Medical Diagnostic Specialist

Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other) Is this an internal only recruitment? Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date Posting Open Date 11/09/2026 Application Deadline Application Deadline 11/16/2026 Position Type Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Position Title Medical Diagnostic Specialist - Journey Salary Grade Equivalent Salary Grade Equivalent MH16 / GN12 Working Title Working Title Medical Diagnostic Specialist Position Number Position Number 20079398 Vacancy ID Vacancy ID P021543 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research. Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond. Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce. Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research. Position Summary This is a research ultrasound position that will perform and/or annotate prenatal ultrasounds as part of a research study. Responsibility is to any of the specific projects undertaken by the Global Health Division. There will be several protocols that will start and evolve over time. Use of an ultrasound machine and various other FDA approved devices for the purpose of capturing prenatal images is the main purpose of this role. The position includes patient recruitment, consenting, performance of a prenatal ultrasound for research purposes, data collection and organization. The person in this position will multitask and learn new procedures according to the protocol. This multi-site project will focus on recruiting pregnant women early in their first trimester to participate in a randomized trial of ultrasound follow-up exams to increase the information gathered in a previous trial. We will be comparing our research ultrasounds, including novice scans with a hand-held probe, to those obtained by a certified sonographer. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Associate’s degree in medical sonography, cardio/vascular sonography, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licenses. Management Preferences Fluency in Spanish/English. Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Ability to perform ultrasound for 8 hours per day, with or without accommodation. Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Office of Human Resources Contact Information Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Required Documents Curriculum Vitae / Resume Cover Letter Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Medical Diagnostic Specialist position. Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate with a degree in Medical Sonography, Cardio/Vascular Sonography, or closely related field Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate in an unrelated field and 2 years of experience in Medical Sonography, Cardio/Vascular Sonography, or closely related field. Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 2 years of experience in Medical Sonography, Cardio/Vascular Sonography, or closely related field Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and experience to equal at least 6 years of experience in Sonography or closely related field (ex. 3 years of high school and 3 years of related experience) None of the above * Do you have phlebotomy experience? Yes No * Do you have experience with patient recruitment for research? Yes No * How are you able to multi-task when necessary? (Open Ended Question) #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC-Chapel Hill