Maternal Fetal Ultrasound Tech II - UNC MFM at Vilcom Center
Company: UNC Health
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: March 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Description UNC MFM located in Raleigh or Vilcom is one of the
largest maternal fetal medicine and obstetric imaging providers in
the Triangle Area! We have opportunities to work across the
triangle at one of 5 MFM clinical locations. Hours: Sonographers
work 40 hours per week. Options are flexible to include 5 8-hr
shifts or 4.4 9-hr shifts. This position is eligible for our
Incentive Program: Option 1: $25,000 3-year commitment incentive.
Option 2: $20,000 3-year commitment incentive plus relocation
assistance. * Commitment incentives are equal payments made every
six (6) months from the start date during the three (3) year
commitment. This is an AIUM Certified Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit
that cares for high risk pregnancies across the state of North
Carolina, including patients that require specialty pregnancy and
delivery planning services at a tertiary care referral center,
advanced prenatal diagnostics, and advanced fetal care. We are a
cohesive, professional team built on a culture of integrity,
support, and kindness. Sonographers in our unit have opportunities
to grow skills and work with experts in the field of prenatal
diagnosis. Additional Perks: Excellent benefits package: Medical,
retirement, PTO. Expanding telemedicine program and MFM clinical
footprint. Career development opportunities through our Clinical
Career Ladder Our schedules are made with input from the
sonographer team and by a sonographer Become part of an inclusive
organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to
improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we
serve. Summary: Responsible for the independent operation of
diagnostic medical equipment to expose complex diagnostic
conditions, and for performing and communicating results of
diagnostic examinations for a variety of ob/gyn scanning procedures
(fetal echo, fetal anomalies, high risk obsetrics).
Responsibilities: 1. Assists the Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician
in performing invasive diagnostic procedures. Provides support in
the standardization and training of physician learners during
invasive procedures and other diagnostic imaging examinations. 2.
Consults with the patient and assesses for potential
contraindications—such as medication use, insufficient preparation,
or the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the
procedure. 3. Performs the ultrasound procedure under general or
direct supervision, as defined by the procedure and/or physician.
Performs essential maternal-fetal ultrasound examinations, such as;
detailed anatomical evaluation, complete fetal echocardiogram,
growth assessment, fetal wellbeing (to include biophysical
profiles, maternal/fetal Doppler, amniotic fluid assessments),
needle procedure guidance, examinations of maternal pelvic anatomy
(including transvaginal cervical assessment) and advanced
diagnostic 3D/4D techniques. 4. Conducts comprehensive diagnostic
sonograms and records anatomical, pathological and/or physiological
data for interpretation by a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist. 5.
Assists the supervising physician with invasive procedures as
needed. Continuously evaluates sonographic findings throughout the
examination to ensure a thorough and comprehensive study, providing
the physician with complete and clinically relevant diagnostic
information. 6. Recognizes situations or abnormalities that require
the direct observation of the real-time imaging by a Maternal-Fetal
Medicine specialist. 7. Utilizes pulse-wave and color/power Doppler
to obtain vascular and spectral Doppler waveforms for
interpretation by a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist 8. Advises
Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists and/or referring OB provider,
if directed, of examination findings, including a preliminary
report of findings observed during a diagnostic sonographic
evaluation. Other Information Other information: Education
Requirements: ? Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited education program
in Diagnostic Medical Sonography / General Ultrasound or equivalent
certificate program is required. This requirement is waived if
ARDMS certification was obtained before December 2000
Licensure/Certification Requirements: ? Must be American Registry
for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Registered in OB and OB
GYN and Fetal Echocardiography (FE). ? Basic Life Support (BLS) for
Healthcare Provider certification Professional Experience
Requirements: ? Two (2) years of experience in Maternal-Fetal
Medicine Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians Organization
Unit: UNC MFM at Vilcom Center Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours
Per Week: 36.00 Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring
Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of
Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a
State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health
benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another
North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the
ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans
at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without
regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for
applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well
as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested
applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please
email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a
reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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