Sonographer, Perinatal - 140067

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a qualified Ultrasound Technologist to support obstetric and fetal imaging services. The role offers opportunities for growth, teaching responsibilities, and involvement in research projects within a leading academic health system in San Diego.

The selected candidate will perform OB ultrasound exams, participate in fetal echocardiography learning, and work across multiple sites with premium GE Voluson systems, while maintaining high standards of patient care and

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in OB/GYN.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months.
• Commitment to continued education in MFM ultrasound with CMEs.
• Recent OB or MFM ultrasound clinical experience.
• Experience performing nuchal translucency exams and 12-14 week anatomy scans.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of sonographic assessment of maternal-fetal conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform obstetric ultrasound exams and procedures.
• Scan 6-8 patients per day using GE Voluson systems.
• Collaborate with fetal cardiologists and MFM specialists.
• Teach fellows, residents, and ultrasound students.
• Engage in ongoing education and research opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

OB ultrasound knowledge

Education

CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

RDMS in OB/GYN

Job description

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.

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 CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

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

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

• Commitment to continued education in MFM ultrasound by obtaining at least 15 CMEs (20CMEs for Principal level)every 36 months in detailed OB ultrasound and/or fetal echocardiography.

• Recent, relevant clinical experience in an OB or MFM (fetal) ultrasound setting.

• Experience performing nuchal translucency exams and/or 12-14 week detailed anatomy scans per AIUM guidelines.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Basic computer skills.

• Demonstrate knowledge of sonographic assessment of maternal-fetal conditions including athorough understanding of fetal anatomy, physiology, anomalies, and high risk maternal factors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• RDMS or RDCS in Fetal Echocardiography (FE).

• Nuchal Translucency Quality Review (NTQR) Certification.

• Inpatient OB experience

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

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work at various locations in the San Diego region based on business needs, including La Jolla, Sorrento Valley, La Jolla, Hillcrest, and Encinitas.
• No call, no weekends, no nights, and no holidays.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $137,140 - $180,946 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $65.68 - $86.66

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).