Maternal Fetal Ultrasound Sonographer II
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
University of North Carolina Health Care System - 55 Vilcom Center Drive

Maternal Fetal Ultrasound Sonographer II

Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Clinical-Allied Schedule: Days, 4 x 9-hour shifts plus 1 x 4-hour shift (half day Friday), 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Role Summary

Independently operates advanced diagnostic ultrasound equipment to evaluate and document complex obstetric and gynecologic conditions. Covers fetal assessments in all trimesters, gynecologic imaging, and real-time ultrasound guidance for invasive obstetric procedures.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs maternal-fetal and gynecologic ultrasound exams under general or direct supervision, including detailed fetal anatomical surveys, fetal echocardiography, fetal well-being evaluations (biophysical profiles, Doppler studies, amniotic fluid assessments), and maternal pelvic imaging with transvaginal cervical assessment.
• Provides real-time ultrasound guidance for invasive procedures and supports Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists during complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Reviews patient history for contraindications, consults with patients, and ensures they are informed and prepared.
• Acquires and analyzes high-quality sonographic images and Doppler waveforms, and communicates findings promptly to the supervising physician.
• Trains Ob/Gyn residents, MFM fellows, ultrasound students, medical students, and other advanced practice provider trainees.
• Supports new-hire onboarding as requested and may be asked to perform other job-related tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Three years of Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) sonography experience.
• Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) sonography experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ARDMS certification in OB.
• ARDMS certification in OB GYN.
• Completion of a diagnostic medical sonography or general ultrasound education program, or an equivalent certificate program. This requirement is waived for ARDMS certification obtained before December 2000.
• Experience working with OB-GYN or Vascular patients.
• Experience with vascular ultrasound.
• Familiarity with fetal echocardiography.
• Familiarity with MCA Dopplers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fetal Echocardiography (FE) certification.
• Ability to provide ultrasound guidance for amniocentesis and CVS.

Additional Notes

• Review the travel sonography summary with candidates before submission so they are familiar with the role.