Maternal Fetal Ultrasound Sonographer Ii - Unc Mfm At Vilcom Center

Description UNC MFM located in Raleigh or Vilcom is one of the largest maternal fetal medicine and obstetric imaging providers in the Triangle Area! We have opportunities to work across the triangle at one of 5 MFM clinical locations. Hours:Sonographers work 40 hours per week. Options are flexible to include 5 8-hr shifts or 4.4 9-hr shifts. This position is eligible for our Incentive Program: Option 1: $25,000 3-year commitment incentive. Option 2: $20,000 3-year commitment incentive plus relocation assistance. * Commitment incentives are equal payments made every six (6) months from the start date during the three (3) year commitment. This is an AIUM Certified Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit that cares for high risk pregnancies across the state of North Carolina, including patients that require specialty pregnancy and delivery planning services at a tertiary care referral center, advanced prenatal diagnostics, and advanced fetal care. We are a cohesive, professional team built on a culture of integrity, support, and kindness. Sonographers in our unit have opportunities to grow skills and work with experts in the field of prenatal diagnosis. Additional Perks: Excellent benefits package: Medical, retirement, PTO. Expanding telemedicine program and MFM clinical footprint. Career development opportunities through our Clinical Career LadderOur schedules are made with input from the sonographer team and by a sonographer Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary:Responsiblefor the independent operation of diagnostic medical equipment to expose complexdiagnostic conditions, and for performing and communicating results ofdiagnostic examinations for a variety of ob/gyn scanning procedures(fetal echo, fetal anomalies, high risk obsetrics). Responsibilities:1. Assists the Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician in performing invasive diagnostic procedures. Provides support in the standardization and training of physician learners during invasive procedures and other diagnostic imaging examinations.2. Consults with the patient and assesses for potential contraindications—such as medication use, insufficient preparation, or the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the procedure.3. Performs the ultrasound procedure under general or direct supervision, as defined by the procedure and/or physician. Performs essential maternal-fetal ultrasound examinations, such as; detailed anatomical evaluation, complete fetal echocardiogram, growth assessment, fetal wellbeing (to include biophysical profiles, maternal/fetal Doppler, amniotic fluid assessments), needle procedure guidance, examinations of maternal pelvic anatomy (including transvaginal cervical assessment) and advanced diagnostic 3D/4D techniques.4. Conducts comprehensive diagnostic sonograms and records anatomical, pathological and/or physiological data for interpretation by a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist.5. Assists the supervising physician with invasive procedures as needed. Continuously evaluates sonographic findings throughout the examination to ensure a thorough and comprehensive study, providing the physician with complete and clinically relevant diagnostic information.6. Recognizes situations or abnormalities that require the direct observation of the real-time imaging by a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist.7. Utilizes pulse-wave and color/power Doppler to obtain vascular and spectral Doppler waveforms for interpretation by a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist8. Advises Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists and/or referring OB provider, if directed, of examination findings, including a preliminary report of findings observed during a diagnostic sonographic evaluation. Other InformationOther information:Education Requirements:● Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited education program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography / General Ultrasound or equivalent certificate program is required. This requirement is waived if ARDMS certification was obtained before December 2000Licensure/Certification Requirements:● Must be American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Registered in OB and OB GYN and Fetal Echocardiography (FE).● Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certificationProfessional Experience Requirements:● Two (2) years of experience in Maternal-Fetal MedicineKnowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:Job DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Faculty PhysiciansOrganization Unit: UNC MFM at Vilcom Center Work Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 36.00Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoThis is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.