Maternal Fetal Ultrasound Technologist
Raleigh, North Carolina
University of North Carolina Health Care System - 3050 Duraleigh Road

Maternal Fetal Ultrasound Sonographer II

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Employment Type: Clinical-Allied Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Days, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week Schedule: 4 x 9-hour shifts and 1 x 4-hour shift (half day on Friday)

Role Summary

Independently operates advanced diagnostic ultrasound equipment to evaluate and document complex obstetric and gynecologic conditions. Covers fetal assessments in all trimesters (fetal echocardiography, fetal anomaly detection, and high-risk pregnancy evaluation), gynecologic imaging, and real-time ultrasound guidance for invasive obstetric procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs maternal-fetal and gynecologic ultrasound exams under general or direct supervision, including detailed fetal anatomical surveys, fetal well-being evaluations (biophysical profiles, Doppler studies, amniotic fluid assessments), maternal pelvic imaging with transvaginal cervical assessment, and advanced volume imaging.
• Supports Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists during complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under ultrasound guidance.
• Reviews patient history for contraindications, consults with patients, and ensures they are informed and prepared.
• Acquires, records, and analyzes sonographic images and physiological data, and obtains color, power, and spectral Doppler waveforms.
• Monitors exams and flags abnormalities or urgent conditions that need immediate physician review.
• Communicates sonographic impressions and findings to the supervising physician.
• Provides hands-on training and clinical support to Ob/Gyn residents, MFM fellows, ultrasound students, medical students, and advanced practice provider trainees.
• Supports new-hire onboarding as requested.

Required Qualifications

• Three (3) years of Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonography experience, including MFM Sonography experience within the last year
• Experience working with OB-GYN or Vascular patients
• Vascular Sonographer experience
• Familiarity with fetal echocardiography
• Familiarity with MCA Dopplers
• Completion of a diagnostic medical sonography or general ultrasound education program, or an equivalent certificate program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registration in OB
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registration in OB GYN

Notes

• Review the attached MFM Travel Sonography Summary with candidates before submission so they are familiar with the role.