Sanford Health

Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer

Sanford Health$79K — $108K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent work experience within 1 year.
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with OB/GYN specialty required.
  • Nuchal Translucency (NT) and cervical length certifications within 1 year of hire.
  • Credentialed in Fetal Echocardiography required within 3 years of hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment required.
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record required for outreach services.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive obstetric ultrasound examinations using established protocols.
  • Acquire and optimize high-quality diagnostic images ensuring patient safety and comfort.
  • Communicate significant findings promptly to the interpreting physician.
  • Assist with invasive procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
  • Maintain proficiency in evolving MFM imaging techniques and technologies.
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and departmental quality initiatives.
  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in high-risk situations.

Benefits

  • Potential sign-on bonus up to $20,000.
  • Access to diverse clinical cases and continued learning opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work within a growing department with mobile outreach services.
  • Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams.
Full Job Description

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $38.00 - $52.00 **This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $20,000**

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Highly specialized MFM Practice including 2MDs and 1 PA.
Diverse clinical cases that support continued learning and professional growth.
Be part of the growing the department with mobile outreach services.

Summary

The Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Sonographer performs specialized, high-risk obstetric ultrasound examinations to support the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of maternal and fetal conditions. This role requires advanced technical expertise, clinical knowledge, and collaboration with maternal-fetal medicine physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Job Description

This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $20,000!!

**Candidates can be located at either the Marshfield or Weston campus**

Perform comprehensive obstetric ultrasound examinations in accordance with established protocols, including first trimester screening and nuchal translucency, detailed fetal anatomic surveys (Level II), fetal growth assessments and biophysical profiles, and advanced Doppler studies on but not limited to umbilical artery, middle cerebral artery, uterine artery, and ductus venosus for multiple gestations. May perform routine obstetric exams in addition to high-risk maternal fetal medicine exams depending on location.

Acquire and optimize high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and adherence to as low as reasonably achievable principles. Recognize normal and abnormal maternal-fetal anatomy and physiology; promptly communicate significant findings to the interpreting physician. Assist with invasive procedures, including but not limited to amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling. Accurately document exam findings, measurements, and patient information as appropriate, in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.

Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and care teams to support comprehensive patient care and workflow efficiency. Maintain proficiency in evolving MFM imaging techniques, technologies, and clinical best practices. Ensure compliance with accreditation standards (e.g., American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine/American College of Radiology as applicable) and departmental quality initiatives. Assist with accreditation when applicable.

Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care, demonstrate professionalism and sensitivity in high-risk and emotionally complex situations.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging, Allied Health Certificate/Diploma. In leu of education must have one-year equivalent work experience.



Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with OB/GYN specialty from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required. Nuchal Translucency (NT) and cervical length certifications required within 1 year of hire. Credentialed in Fetal Echocardiography from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required within 3 years of hire. [MH2.1][KF2.2] If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required. For employees who provide outreach mobile services, maintenance of a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required. This may include passenger on flights and occasional overnight stays at assigned sites. Employees are held to the Sanford category driver's license policy and medical guidelines when applicable for job duties.

About Sanford Health

Sanford Health is a non-profit, integrated health care system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is the largest rural, not-for-profit health care system in the nation with locations in 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health's 48,000 employees, including 1,400 physicians, make it the largest employer in the Dakotas. Sanford Health provides care to patients through a network of hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other health care services. The organization's mission is to improve the human condition through exceptional care, innovation, and discovery.
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