Job Description

Payroll Title:
ULTRASOUND TCHNO PRN
Department:
Ultrasound-Diagnostic
Hiring Pay Scale
$60.55 - $75.31 / Hour
Worksite:
La Jolla Medical Center
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
80%
Union:
EX Contract
Total Openings:
2
Work Schedule:
Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday

#125162 Perinatal Sonographer

Extended Deadline: Tue 10/10/2023

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

For the safety and well-being of the entire university community, the University of California requires, with few exceptions, that all students, faculty and staff be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus and influenza before they will be allowed on campus or in a facility or office. For more information visit: Flu Vaccine Mandate / COVID Vaccine Policy

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 09/10/2023 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 09/22/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego (UCSD) Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, ranked a High Performing Hospital for Obstetric and Infant Care, the highest award a hospital can earn (U.S News and World Report 2022-2023).

We invite you to join our team of highly skilled Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists, genetic counselors, perinatal nurses, and fetal cardiologists in a positive, collaborative, academic environment dedicated to delivering world class, patient-centered prenatal care in beautiful San Diego.

At UC San Diego Maternal Fetal Care and Genetics, we invest in you, with opportunities for professional growth and development:

  • Biweekly Fetal Medicine Conferences and quarterly Quality Assurance meetings (earn up to 2.5 CMEs per month).
  • Additional education funding for CME travel and registration fees provided every other year.
  • Learn advanced imaging techniques including 3D/4D and microvascular Doppler flow imaging (SlowFlowHD).
  • Perform ultrasound guided invasive procedures.
  • Opportunity to learn Fetal Echocardiography (FE) and earn Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) FE credential working alongside both fetal cardiologists and MFM specialists.
  • Teach fellows, residents, and ultrasound students.
  • Exposure to new and ongoing research projects with opportunities for publication and presenting at local and national CME conferences.
  • The Perinatal Sonographer workload and workspace have been carefully designed to reduce the risk of work related injuries.
  • Scanning 6-8 patients per day on average using premium GE Voluson ultrasound systems at all sites.
  • Large, ergonomically designed ultrasound suites and workstations.

As a Perinatal Sonographer, you will be responsible for performing low and high risk perinatal obstetric (OB) ultrasound examinations in accordance with established departmental guidelines and protocols. The Perinatal Sonographer should have special interest and expertise in prenatal diagnosis and OB ultrasound with the ability to recognize normal and pathological conditions and apply additional modalities as indicated (i.e. Doppler, 3D/4D).Additionally, the Perinatal Sonographer will obtain relevant history via EMR, image according to protocol, review cases with the care team, and generate preliminary reports using structured reporting software. Familiarity in recognizing and troubleshooting various imaging IT issues is required. You may also be required to perform other duties, as assigned.

Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired as a Sr. Ultrasound Tech or a Principal Ultrasound Tech.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduate of a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography; CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in OB/GYN.

  • Nuchal Translucency Quality Review (NTQR) Certification.

  • BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

  • Recent experience in a similar role and setting.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Proficient computer skills.

  • Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • RDMS or RDCS in Fetal Echocardiography (FE)

  • Inpatient OB experience

  • Two to three (2 - 3) years OB ultrasound experience in an MFM setting.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $126,428 - $157,247 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $60.55 - $75.31

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).


Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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