Sonography Technologist - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Henry Ford Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a skilled Ultrasound Technologist for the Maternal Fetal Medicine department in Southfield, MI. The role involves performing diagnostic ultrasound exams, ensuring image quality, and adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Candidates should have ARRT credentials in radiography or sonography or related ARDMS/CCI certifications, plus BLS certification. Diploma/GED with experience or an Associate/Technical degree is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree within 6 months of hire, or Technical degree required within 6 months of hire.
• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire, either from AHA or Red Cross.
• ARRT credentials in Radiography or Sonography obtained by hire or within 12 months as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and adjusts ultrasound equipment and maneuvers transducers for exams.
• Implements safety standards and conducts quality control procedures.
• Performs routine and complex imaging studies and assists in related procedures.
• Recognizes anatomical structures, artifacts, and equipment limitations.
• Ensures high-quality images are submitted to PACS with correct markers and data.
• Maintains a clean, organized department and proper storage areas.
• Maintains regulatory compliance within department operations.

Skills

BLS Certification

ARRT Credential

Quality imaging

Education

Diploma/GED + 2 years exp

Associate's degree within 6 months

Technical degree within 6 months

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Department: Maternal Fetal Medicine

Schedule: PRN days: Monday - Friday

Location: Southfield, MI

Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
• Performs routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures.
• Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

One Or More Of The Following Required

• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Any specialty accepted.
• Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) also accepted.
• Cardiographic Tech specializing in Electrophysiology credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Sonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education/Experience Required

• Diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree within 6 months of hire, or Technical degree required within 6 months of hire required.