Sonographer, OBGYN/Perinatal

Payroll Title: ULTRASOUND TCHNO SR
Department: Ultrasound-Diagnostic
Hiring Pay Scale: $65.68 - $89.84/ Hour
Worksite: Various
Appointment Type: Career
Appointment Percent: 60%
Union: EX Contract
Total Openings: 1
Work Schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday - Friday

#141720 Sonographer, OBGYN/Perinatal

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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 highly skilled team of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ob/Gyn Specialists in a positive, collaborative, academic environment dedicated to delivering world class, patient-centered obstetric and gynecologic care in beautiful San Diego.

As an OB/GYN sonographer, you will be responsible for performing early obstetrical ultrasound to confirm pregnancy location, cardiac activity, dating, and to assess maternal uterus and adnexa utilizing transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound. Additionally, you will be cross-trained to perform various perinatal obstetric ultrasound examinations including: detailed first and second trimester anatomical surveys, fetal growth, and cervical length assessments with the ability to recognize normal and pathological conditions and apply additional modalities as indicated (i.e Doppler, 3D/4D). The OB/GYN sonographer should have a special interest in prenatal diagnosis and OB ultrasound. Additionally, the OB/GYN 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 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 OB ultrasound experience in a similar role and setting .
• 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

• Recent experience performing GYN ultrasound in a similar role and setting.
• Two to three (2-3) years OB (fetal) ultrasound experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work at various locations in the San Diego region based on business needs, including 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).

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