Ultrasound MFM FE Technologist

St. David's North Austin Medical Center; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

St. David's North Austin Medical Center seeks an Ultrasound MFM FE Technologist to join their imaging team. The role requires ARDMS certification in OB and FE, a diagnostic medical sonography education, and OB experience.

The candidate will perform ultrasound examinations, ensure accuracy, and maintain patient safety within established protocols. Responsibilities include technical scanning, data documentation, and adherence to departmental standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an educational program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or minimum one year of obstetrics (OB) experience.
• Associates Degree or higher in related technological field.
• Current certification with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registered in OB.
• Current Registry in Fetal Echocardiography (FE) through the ARDMS.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Fetal Nuchal Translucency must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.
• Nasal Bone Certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient ability to tolerate procedures and demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and positioning.
• Implement a procedure plan within established protocols.
• Recognize sonographic characteristics of tissues and adjust technique to optimize image quality.
• Perform measurements and calculations according to practice protocol.
• Minimize patient exposure to acoustic energy without compromising exam quality.
• Ensure examinations comply with applicable protocols and guidelines.
• Document clearly and completely in patient records.

Skills

ARDMS OB

ARDMS FE

BLS/CPR

Fetal Nuchal Translucency

Nasal Bone Certification

Education

Associates Degree or higher in related technological field

Graduate of an educational program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as an Ultrasound MFM FE Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's North Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

A Sonographer is a diagnostic ultrasound professional who is qualified by professional credentialing, academic, and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the diagnostic medical sonographer includes those procedures, acts, and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience. This person must demonstrate competency and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification(s) that is the standard of practice in ultrasound.

Participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities of the Ultrasound MFM FE Technologist

• Assess patient ability to tolerate procedures and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and positioning.
• Implement a procedure plan that falls within established protocols.
• Recognize sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues, structures, and blood flow; adjust scanning technique to optimize image quality and spectral waveform characteristics; analyze sonography findings throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician
• Perform measurements and calculations according to practice protocol
• Minimize patient exposure to acoustic energy without compromising examination quality and/or completeness.
• Establish that the examination, as performed, complies with applicable protocols and guidelines.
• Document clearly, concisely, and completely as well as documenting diagnostic and patient data in the appropriate record, according to established policy and procedure.

Qualifications of the Ultrasound MFM FE Technologist

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an educational program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or minimum one year of obstetrics (OB) experience
• Associates Degree or higher in related technological field
• Preferred: One year of previous experience as an MFM Sonographer

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current certification with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registered in OB
• Current Registry in Fetal Echocardiography (FE) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Fetal Nuchal Translucency must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
• Nasal Bone Certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date

Benefits

St. David's North Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a full-service medical center providing comprehensive medical care at two locations – St. David’s North Austin Medical Center andSt. David’s Surgical Hospital.

St. David’s North Austin Medical Centeris a 460+ bed, multi-specialty, acute care hospital. It provides advanced women’s health services, including maternity and newborn care with Level I, II, and III neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at the nearbySt. David’s Women’s Center of Texas. The hospital also offersminimally invasive gynecological surgeryandcomprehensive breast imagingthroughSolis Mammography, which is located on-site. Other services include a24-hour emergency department,pediatric emergency care, andintensive careatSt. David’s Children’s Hospital. The hospital also features theTexas Institute for Robotic Surgery,bariatric (weight loss) surgery, aHeart and Vascular Center,neurology and neurosurgery, akidney transplant program, aLevel IV Epilepsy Center, as well as inpatient and outpatient surgeryandacute rehabilitation servicesfor both inpatients and outpatients.

St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas, located at St. David's North Austin Medical Center, is recognized by the State of Texas as aLevel IV Maternal Facility. This means it provides the highest level of care for pregnant and postpartum patients, especially those with serious or complex medical, surgical, or pregnancy-related conditions, including those at high risk formaternal morbidity or mortality. The center includes a95+ bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)with 30+ private rooms, 10+ rooms for very small babies, and 10+ beds for babies needing neurological care. It also has35+ labor, delivery, and recovery rooms, including Central Texas’ firstlow-intervention birthing suiteswith tubs. There are95+ postpartum beds,20+ antepartum beds, andCesarean section surgical suites. The facility offers24/7 neonatology coverage,OB/GYN hospitalists,maternal-fetal medicine specialists,lactation consultants, and amidwifery program. It is part of theNational Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units NetworkandTexasAIM, and it also provides ahigh-risk pregnancy navigation and support program.

St. David's Surgical Hospital is part ofSt. David’s North Austin Medical Center and is the firstLevel 4 Epilepsy Centerin Central Texas for both adults and children. It has its own24-hour emergency department, amedical-surgical inpatient unit, and apediatric intensive care unit (PICU)for patients ages 17 and under. The hospital is staffed withpediatric emergency physicians,pediatric hospitalists,intensivists, and other specialists who are specially trained to care for children. It also includescertified child-life specialistswho help kids feel more comfortable during their hospital stay. St. David’s Children’s Hospital offers manypediatric services, such aspediatric surgery,pediatric radiology(including imaging and interventional procedures), andpediatric anesthesiafor surgical support. It also has a wide range of pediatric specialists available for consultation and treatment, includinggeneral surgery,ENT (ear, nose, and throat),craniofacial and plastic surgery,neurology,neurosurgery,urology, andcardiology, among others.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Ultrasound MFM FE Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.