MFM Sonographer Educator II - Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The MFM Sonographer Educator II at Harris Health plays a vital role in maternal-fetal medicine by performing diagnostic ultrasound and mentoring learners. Under physician supervision, you will provide essential information for patient diagnosis while ensuring high standards of care.

You will train ultrasound students, residents, and staff, develop and implement best practices, and participate in quality improvement and patient experience initiatives, maintaining ARDMS requirements.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited medical sonography program.
• BLS certification from approved American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Program.
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography RDMS in OBGYN specialty.
• Cervical length certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Mentor, train, and guide ultrasound learners; develop best practices.
• Provide essential clinical information for diagnosis and treatment under physician supervision.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient experience initiatives.
• Teach sonographer students, medical students, and residents; document competencies.

Skills

Analytical Abilities

Verbal communication

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Education

Associates Degree (accredited sonography program)

BLS certification (AHA/ARC)

RDMS in OB/GYN

Cervical length certification (Preferred)

Tools

Ultrasound scanners

PACS

RIS

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The MFM Sonographer Educator II is a sonographer who plays a vital role in maternal-fetal medicine by performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures. This position requires an intermediate knowledge base, technical skills, and understanding of maternal-fetal medicine ultrasound. Operating under physician supervision, the MFM Sonographer Educator II provides essential clinical information for patient diagnosis and treatment, while also ensuring the highest standards of care. In addition to direct patient care, this role is responsible for mentoring, training, and guiding ultrasound learners by developing and implementing best practices. The MFM Sonographer Educator II actively contributes to quality improvement and patient experience initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:

• Associates Degree (graduate of an accredited medical sonography program)
• Basic Life Support from approved American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Program
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography RDMS in OBGYN specialty
• Cervical length certification (Preferred)

Work Experience

Two (2) Years of Experience in MFM ultrasound scanning.

Communication Skills

Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Analytical Abilities

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Work Schedule

Flexible

Equipment Operated

Ultrasound scanners, PACS, RIS and related clinical equipment

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations and effective communication with clinicians, patients, staff, and learners.
• Works independently and collaboratively, adapting to changing work volumes, emergencies, and diverse clinical settings.
• Applies sound judgment, logic, and analytical skills to achieve optimal ultrasound imaging results.
• Operates and troubleshoots a variety of ultrasound equipment efficiently to produce high-quality images.
• Performs MFM ultrasound studies including intermediate techniques (3D/4D, neurosonology) and reports findings with minimal supervision by APS Supervisor or Manager.
• Follows perinatal guidelines, adheres to departmental protocols, and complies with AIUM standards.
• Functions as a buddy and educator, teaching sonographer students, medical students, and residents, and accurately documenting competencies.
• Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, emergencies, staffing, location, scheduling and coverage.
• Engages in research projects, quality improvement programs, and patient experience initiatives.
• Maintains professional development, including meeting ARDMS continuing education requirements and consistently achieving QA scores of 80% or greater.