Advanced Maternal-Fetal Ultrasound Specialist

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas, TX, is seeking an experienced Maternal-Fetal Medicine Sonographer to perform high-level obstetric ultrasound examinations under physician guidance. The role requires RDMS-OB/GYN and FE certifications, plus BLS, with 2+ years of experience and an accredited AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Responsibilities include image acquisition, measurements for fetal anatomy, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to ensure accurate documentation

Qualifications

• RDMS-OB/GYN certification required.
• FE certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Nuchal Translucency Quality Review certification preferred if first-trimester screening is performed.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine and limited-complexity maternal-fetal medicine ultrasound examinations per physician orders and imaging protocols.
• Applies knowledge of maternal/fetal anatomy and ultrasound principles to acquire diagnostic-quality images.
• Acquires images and measurements for fetal anatomy, growth, viability, placental location, amniotic fluid, cervical length, Doppler, and other ordered exams.
• Analyzes image quality and completeness, obtaining additional images when necessary.
• Ensures patient identification, positioning, equipment prep, infection-control, and safety throughout each exam.
• Communicates procedures clearly and compassionately to patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Escalates complex or significant findings to the interpreting physician without making a diagnosis.
• Coordinates with care-team to support timely exams, documentation, and continuity of care.
• Contributes to departmental quality, education, and process-improvement activities.

Education

AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related field

Job description

Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas, TX, is seeking an experienced Maternal-Fetal Medicine Sonographer to perform high-level obstetric ultrasound examinations under physician guidance. The role requires RDMS-OB/GYN and FE certifications, plus BLS, with 2+ years of experience and an accredited AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Responsibilities include image acquisition, measurements for fetal anatomy, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to ensure accurate documentation