Perinatal Sonographer

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health in Milwaukee's Maternal–Fetal Medicine department seeks a Registered Medical Sonographer (RDMS) to perform obstetric ultrasound during the entire pregnancy journey, including first trimester screening and nuchal assessments. New graduates welcome; sign-on bonus offered; schedule Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with rotating weekend call.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, genetic counselors, and staff, participate in anomaly conferences, and contribute to high-acuity

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of fetal abnormalities and their diagnosis.
• Proficient in scanning across obstetric anatomy and fetal assessments.
• Excellent communication and patient service skills.
• Basic computer proficiency with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic to advanced obstetric ultrasound imaging including first trimester and anatomy scans.
• Selects transducers and adjusts factors for accurate exams, with independent judgment.
• Reviews records and communicates with patients to obtain history data.
• Calibrates and maintains ultrasound equipment; evaluates new products.
• Participates in quality assurance studies and documents billing codes.
• Assists in teaching sonography students and residents.

Skills

Fetal ultrasound

Communication

Teamwork

EMR basics

Education

Sonography program completion

Job description

Working in our Maternal–Fetal Medicine (MFM) Department offers sonographers the unique opportunity to be directly involved in patient care throughout the entire pregnancy journey—from the first trimester through delivery. While we are a fast-paced and high-acuity department, we pride ourselves on being a close‑knit, supportive team.

You’ll collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, genetic counselors, social workers, and medical assistants, fostering strong communication, teamwork, and continuity of care. This collaborative culture creates an exceptional learning environment, supported by our monthly anomaly conferences, where we review cases, explore specific anomalies, and stay current with the latest research and protocols.

A career in MFM allows you to deliver meaningful, high‑acuity care while still maintaining an excellent work–life balance.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, first shift | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Weekend Call: Rotating (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) once every 4–5 months
Holidays: None
Travel: Compensation provided for local travel to other sites, if needed. Sites include: Sinai, West Allis, Summit, Grafton, Kenosha.

New graduates welcome!
No prior perinatal experience required

Sign on bonus!!!

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs basic to advanced obstetric diagnostic ultrasound imaging and procedures, including: first trimester, nuchal translucency, anatomy, growth, dopplers, biophysical profile, basic fetal echocardiography, transvaginal ultrasound, portable imaging, amniocentesis, and chorionic villi sampling (CVS).
• Selects proper transducer and technical factors for accurate ultrasound exams, which may include doppler, color imaging, M-mode and real time. Utilizes non-standard techniques when necessary with independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the performance of ultrasonography for diagnosis.
• Reviews medical records to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders prior to examination, and communicates with patients to obtain history data.
• Calibrates, adjusts, and maintains ultrasound equipment. Evaluates new products and equipment for possible future use. Notifies biomedical department and leadership when equipment failures occur.
• Participates in department quality assurance studies, and prepares and maintains records of ultrasound examinations which includes documenting billing codes of performed procedures to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Assists in the clinical instruction of sonography students, OB/GYN residents, and medical students.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age‑specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 1 year, and
• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Fetal Echocardiography issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 2 years, and
• Nuchal Translucency credential issued by the Nuchal Translucency Quality Review Program needs to be obtained within 1 year, and
• Nasal Bone credential issued by the Nuchal Translucency Quality Review Program needs to be obtained within 2 years, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Education Required:

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.

Experience Required:

• No experience required. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Advanced knowledge of fetal abnormalities and their diagnosis.
• Proficient in performing scans of various anatomical areas and identifying cross sectional human anatomy, distinguishing normal from abnormal, to establish initial evaluation of sonograms.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
• Basic computer proficiency (e.g. email, electronic medical records).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Must be able to stand 50% of the day.
• Must be able to walk, lift, squat, bend and twist continuously.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must be able to frequently push or pull 100 lbs.
• Must be able to use hands and feet to operate ultrasound equipment.
• Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.
• Must wear protective clothing (i.e. isolation gowns, protective eyewear, etc.) as needed.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.