Maternal Fetal Ultrasound Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Maternal-Fetal Ultrasound Technologist performs specialized ultrasound examinations related to maternal-fetal medicine and assists physicians with diagnostic and invasive procedures.
• The technologist evaluates patients, performs complex ultrasound examinations, analyzes findings in real time, and ensures appropriate imaging and documentation for physician interpretation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform specialized maternal-fetal ultrasound examinations under general or direct physician supervision.
• Perform detailed anatomical evaluations, fetal echocardiograms, growth assessments, biophysical profiles, maternal/fetal Doppler studies, and amniotic fluid assessments.
• Perform maternal pelvic examinations, including transvaginal cervical assessments.
• Perform advanced 3D ultrasound examinations and provide imaging guidance for needle-based procedures.
• Assist physicians with invasive procedures as required.
• Evaluate patients for contraindications, including medication use, inadequate preparation, or inability/unwillingness to tolerate the procedure.
• Analyze sonographic findings throughout the examination to ensure complete and diagnostically appropriate imaging.
• Recognize abnormalities or situations requiring real-time review by the radiologist or supervising physician.
• Obtain and document appropriate images, Doppler signals, measurements, patient information, and other required examination data.
• Conduct ultrasonic diagnostic procedures and record anatomical, pathological, and physiological findings for physician interpretation.
• Communicate examination findings and preliminary information to the radiologist and/or referring OB provider as appropriate.
• Assist with standardization and training of residents regarding maternal-fetal ultrasound examinations.

Required Education:

• Completion of a twelve (12) month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography / General Ultrasound or equivalent certificate program is required.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Must be American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Registered in:
• OB.
• OB GYN.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• Fetal Echocardiography (FE).

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience performing complex OB/GYN or vascular ultrasound examinations.
• Strong knowledge of maternal-fetal ultrasound procedures and diagnostic imaging techniques.
• Ability to perform and analyze complex ultrasound examinations independently while recognizing findings requiring physician review.