Sonographer - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Description

Location: UCHealth Memorial Hosp Central - Colorado Springs, CO

Department: MFM

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $40.40 - $56.56 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant‘s relevant experience

Job Summary:

The Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Sonographer is a highly skilled diagnostic imaging professional specializing in advanced obstetric ultrasound. Working in collaboration with Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians, perinatologists, genetic counselors, and multidisciplinary care teams, the MFM Sonographer performs detailed fetal and maternal imaging to support the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of high-risk pregnancies.

This role requires advanced technical proficiency in fetal anatomy scanning, Doppler studies, and specialized procedures, as well as strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and compassionate patient care. The MFM Sonographer plays a critical role in optimizing maternal and fetal outcomes through accurate imaging, thorough documentation, and effective communication with providers and patients.

Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced obstetric ultrasound examinations, including first, second, and third trimester detailed fetal anatomy scans.
• Conduct specialized MFM studies such as nuchal translucency measurements, fetal echocardiography, biophysical profiles, cervical length assessments, growth scans, and Doppler evaluations (umbilical artery, MCA, ductus venosus, uterine artery).
• Assist physicians with ultrasound-guided procedures, including amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), fetal blood sampling, and other invasive diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
• Accurately capture, analyze, and document sonographic findings in accordance with MFM protocols and established guidelines (e.g., AIUM/ACOG standards).
• Recognize and promptly report abnormal findings, fetal anomalies, and maternal complications to the interpreting physician.
• Maintain detailed and timely electronic medical records and image archiving within PACS systems.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and confidentiality throughout all procedures while providing compassionate support to patients experiencing high-risk pregnancies.
• Educate patients regarding exam procedures, address questions within scope of practice, and provide emotional reassurance during complex evaluations.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment performance through routine quality assurance checks and proper care of transducers and imaging systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including MFM physicians, OB/GYN providers, nurses, and genetic counselors to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Stay current with evolving best practices, emerging technologies, and continuing education in Maternal Fetal Medicine imaging.

Requirements:

• Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.
• Required Licensure/Certification: Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Vascular Technologist (RVT), or Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or certified in Sonography (S) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). State licensure if required by law. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
• Minimum Experience: None required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment:

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

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