Job Description:
Perform diagnostic sonograms to demonstrate anatomy and pathology for interpretation:
Must have flexibility in scheduling ability to rotate to other UCSF sites and work shifts (8 10 or 12 hour) also cover for weekends and holidays and oncall shifts. This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all locations of the Medical Center and variable shifts per department needs.
Responsibilities:
- Obtain appropriate patient clinical information from requesting physician and/or service prior to performing exam.
- Prepare patient for imaging.
- Prepare room and equipment prior to imaging and after completion of exam.
- Demonstrate appropriate selfcritique of exams to include ability to recognize suboptimal techniques and equipment malfunctions.
- Meet physical requirements to perform all aspects of diagnostic sonography studies in the inpatient as well as outpatient settings including but not limited to: performing portable exams transferring and transporting gurney and wheelchair
- Maintain RDMS credential(s) according to the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographys criteria.
Requirements:
- Graduate of a formal accredited ultrasound training program in an approved school
- Must have flexibility in scheduling ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holidays and oncall shifts. This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations and variable shifts per department needs.
- Requires ARDMS credentials in Abdomen and OB/Gyn specialties at minimum.
- BLS Basic Life Support.
- Requires (25) years UCSF experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and or equivalent experience in a similar Ultrasound department at UCSF. OR New hires who meet criteria of equivalent experience and credentials held must also have equivalent Senior Sonographer skills; the Senior Diagnostic Medical Sonographer title may be granted at the discretion of the Section Chief and Section Supervisor.
- Maintain ARDMS credential(s) according to the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographys criteria
- Require ARDMS in Abdominal and OB/GYN Sonography.
- Requires previous ultrasound experience
- BLS Certification
- Graduated from a CAHEEP accredited ultrasound program
- Requires (25) years UCSF experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and or equivalent exp
- Flexibility in scheduling ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holidays.
- 5 years experience
- Hospital pediatrics experience
- Ultrasound in areas: OB exp thyroid transplant and kidney liver pancreas sterile procedures.
Job Type: Fulltime
pay:annually
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Berkeley CA 94704 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Berkeley CA 94704: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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