Maternal Fetal Medicine Ultrasound Technologist

About the role

• Job Posting Title: Maternal Fetal Medicine Ultrasound Technologist
• Hiring Department: Department of Women's Health
• Position Open To: All Applicants
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA
• Earliest Start Date: Immediately
• Position Duration: Expected to Continue
• Location: AUSTIN, TX

Job Details

Purpose

The Maternal Fetal Medicine Ultrasound Technologist performs advanced diagnostic imaging to support high-risk obstetric and gynecologic care. Working under the supervision of Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) physicians and the Director of Diagnostic Imaging, this role is responsible for capturing detailed fetal and maternal images using specialized ultrasound equipment.

The Technologist collaborates with perinatologists, OB/GYNs, radiologists, nurses, and genetic counselors to support accurate assessments and timely patient care. This position plays a critical role in prenatal diagnostics, including nuchal translucency, biophysical profiles, and Doppler studies.

Responsibilities

Performs Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging

• Conducts high-resolution obstetric ultrasounds including fetal anatomy surveys and growth assessments.
• Correlates advanced ultrasound imaging to fetal anatomical, physiologic, and embryologic issues.
• Applies Doppler techniques to evaluate fetal and uterine blood flow.
• Presents preliminary findings to MFM physicians.

Collaborates with Clinical Team

• Communicates effectively with physicians, nurses, and genetic counselors.
• Participates in multidisciplinary case reviews.
• Assists in ultrasound-guided surgical procedures such as amniocentesis.
• Coordinates patient flow and exam scheduling.

Educates and Supports Patients

• Explains procedures and answers patient questions with empathy.
• Ensures patient comfort and privacy during exams.
• Screens for contraindications and verifies patient history.
• Provides emotional support during sensitive diagnostic moments.
• Maintains professionalism in high-stress situations.

Maintains Equipment and Safety Standards

• Calibrates and troubleshoots ultrasound machines.
• Ensures infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Monitors equipment performance and reports malfunctions.
• Maintains supply inventory and exam room readiness.

Administrative and Documentation Duties

• Enters scan data and measurements into PACS and EMR systems.
• Generates detailed imaging reports for physician review.
• Tracks and logs patient encounters and exam types.
• Participates in quality assurance and audit processes.
• Supports billing and coding accuracy through documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in OB/GYN ultrasound, high-risk obstetric ultrasound, or a maternal fetal medicine clinic setting.
• Experience in prenatal procedures and fetal echocardiography.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• RDMS certification in Fetal Echocardiography (RDCS-FE), as specified in the source job description.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Additional information

Relevant education may substitute for experience. Any qualifications considered equivalent in lieu of the stated minimum requirements require prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine or Perinatology.
• Operating room experience with knowledge of sterile surgical techniques.
• Nuchal Translucency Certification through the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF).
• NTQR or FMF certification in uterine artery Doppler.

SALARY RANGE $82,291 + depending on qualifications

Working Environment/equipment

• Standard office equipment.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard.
• May be exposed to occupational hazards including communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Additional information

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) noted above.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.