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, 4 x 9-hour shifts and 1 x 4-hour shift (½-day Friday)

Role Summary

Independently operates advanced diagnostic ultrasound equipment to evaluate and document complex obstetric and gynecologic conditions, including fetal assessments in all trimesters, fetal echocardiography, detection of fetal anomalies, evaluation of high-risk pregnancies, gynecologic imaging, and real-time ultrasound guidance for invasive obstetric procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs maternal-fetal and gynecologic ultrasound exams under general or direct supervision, including 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.
• Monitors examinations and flags abnormalities or urgent conditions for immediate MFM specialist review.
• Obtains color, power, and spectral Doppler waveforms and communicates sonographic findings to the supervising physician.
• Provides hands-on training and clinical support to 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 (3) years of experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine sonography.
• Maternal Fetal Medicine sonography experience within the last year.
• Experience working with OB-GYN or vascular patients.
• Experience with vascular ultrasound.
• Familiarity with fetal echocardiography.
• Familiarity with MCA Dopplers.
• 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.
• Completion of a diagnostic medical sonography or general ultrasound education program, or an equivalent certificate program. This requirement is waived for those whose ARDMS certification was obtained before December 2000.

Recruiter Notes

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