Lead Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer - Ob/Gyn MFM (Memorial City)
HOUSTON, TXPosted 21 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)
Job overview
The Lead Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer performs advanced ultrasounds for high-risk pregnancies and leads the sonography team to ensure quality and operational excellence.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves performing detailed obstetrical ultrasounds, mentoring staff, supporting clinical procedures, communicating findings to physicians, managing equipment, assisting with staffing and training, and contributing to protocol development.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees, generous paid time off, longevity pay, a retirement/pension plan, and various wellness and employee discount programs.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience in diagnostic ultrasound and OBGYN or Maternal Fetal Medicine, hold RDMS certification with OB/GYN and Fetal Echocardiography credentials, and demonstrate advanced skills and leadership abilities.
Career development
The role includes mentorship responsibilities and opportunities to train new sonographers, fellows, and medical students, supporting professional growth within a leading healthcare institution.
Work environment and culture
UTHealth Houston values employee wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, work/life services, and a supportive, patient-centered environment fostering collaboration and excellence.
Company information
UTHealth Houston is a renowned Texas healthcare education and research institution known for innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.
Team overview
The candidate will lead and mentor the sonography team, liaising with MFM leadership to maintain quality and consistency across clinical sites.
Job location and travel
The position requires residency and work in Texas, with responsibilities across multiple clinical sites including new site setups.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines advanced clinical expertise with leadership and operational duties in a world-class healthcare setting, including involvement in research and new clinical site development.
Company overview
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is a leading academic health center dedicated to education, research, and clinical care. It comprises six schools offering programs in medicine, nursing, dentistry, public health, biomedical sciences, and biomedical informatics. UTHealth Houston generates revenue through tuition, research grants, and healthcare services provided by its faculty and affiliated hospitals. Established in 1972, it has a rich history of innovation in healthcare and biomedical research, contributing significantly to advancements in medical science and patient care.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your advanced skills in high-resolution maternal-fetal ultrasound imaging, including Doppler and 3D/4D techniques, highlighting your experience with high-risk obstetrical patients and fetal anomaly detection.
Highlight leadership and mentorship experience, especially your ability to coordinate daily workflow, train staff, and liaise between sonography teams and MFM leadership to ensure quality and operational excellence.
Apply through multiple channels such as the UTHealth Houston official careers page, LinkedIn, and specialized healthcare job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current sonographers, MFM physicians, and leadership within UTHealth Houston's Ob/Gyn and MFM departments; start conversations by complimenting recent research publications, asking about team culture, or inquiring about the impact of the Lead Sonographer role on patient outcomes.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'Maternal-Fetal Medicine,' 'high-resolution ultrasound,' 'Doppler studies,' 'fetal echocardiography,' 'sonographer mentorship,' and 'workflow coordination' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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