Maternal Fetal Ultrasound Technologist
Washington, DC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech (Maternal Fetal Medicine)

Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: US Tech / MFM Ultrasound Tech
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (5 days x 8 hours)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years required
• Certifications Required:

  • ARDMS OB/GYN
  • NT Nuchal Translucency certification (must have at start)
• Skills Required:

  • Nuchal Translucency Screen
  • Adult Ultrasound
  • High Risk OB
  • Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • Obstetrics
• Preferred Skills:

  • General Ultrasound skills
  • Amniocentesis
  • GE Anatomy scans
• Travelers: First-time travelers will be considered if experienced with required scans
• Float Requirement: None
• Unit Details:

  • High volume Perinatal Center
  • Focus on OB patients, many high-risk or with fetal abnormalities

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care
• Teaching Hospital
• Recognized as a Top 50 heart and vascular center nationally
• Total Staffed Beds: 748
• Charting System: Cerner

Required Certifications & Documents

• ARDMS OB/GYN and NT Nuchal Translucency certification (in hand at start)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - review as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - C-EFM required for L&D candidates; AWHONN accepted temporarily if C-EFM not yet completed
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - as required by unit
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - as required by unit
• State License verification prior to start
• Tech Certification verification (national) as applicable
• Annual Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal Background Check within 90 days of start (covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Education Verification (highest degree required by position)
• Drug Screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana) and updated annually
• I9 and E-Verify attestation required upon hire
• Physical Exam: Annual, confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and Health Documentation:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframe
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (within 3 years, 80%+ score)
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person)
• Competency Exam (within 3 years, 80%+ score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for RNs in specified units)

Additional Requirements

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, licenses, and contact information
• Skills Checklist updated annually
• Clear photo for badge (face centered, no glare, solid background)
• Completion of facility-specific modules prior to start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-volume, specialized Perinatal Center with a focus on high-risk OB and fetal abnormalities, requiring specific ultrasound certifications and experience.