Sr. Ultrasound Sonographer
Sr. Ultrasound Sonographer
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$ 77 - 96
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Job Description
The Bayfront Medical Building complex is located south of the new UCSF Wayne and Gladys Valley Center for Vision (WGVCV) and runs along Illinois Mariposa and Third Bayfront Medical Building is critical to support UCSF Health operations and to serve a growing patient demand including an increasing demand for outpatient surgery.
This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations and variable shifts per department needs. The position works 8 hour shifts.
Perform diagnostic sonograms to demonstrate anatomy and pathology for interpretation:
- 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 self-critique of exams to include ability to recognize sub-optimal 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.
- Maintain competency in all position-related required skills based on objective annual evaluation by the Section Chief and Section Supervisor.
- Demonstrate competency in the Radiology Information System (Radiant) including scheduling and completing exams with appropriate exam codes and billing codes.
- Store and process image data on the Visage/ PACS archival system; have basic understanding and use of the Radiology PACS to interface with Visage/PACs; manage Visage/PACs and imaging system malfunctions by contacting and working with help desk personnel or service engineers until the problems are satisfactorily rectified.
- Participate in departmental Annual Performance Improvement activities and goals.
- Maintain appropriate equipment service records and quality assurance records as required by the department; communicate equipment problems and failures to appropriate supervisors and responsible engineers.
- Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision
Recognize and perform duties that need to be performed although not directly assigned by the supervisorpatients and assisting with invasive procedures.
- Follow established department and hospital guidelines for attendance and tardiness.
- Adhere to all hospital and department policies and procedures. Remain current in regard to patient safety to include electrical mechanical fire safety and disaster procedures.
- Provide excellent customer service to patients co-workers physicians and other departments.
- Assure that work environment is clean and in compliance with infection control and environmental health and safety standards.
- Be a role model by maintaining a professional neat appearance and adhering to the department dress code policy. Display hospital identification badge.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $77.74 - $96.64 (Hourly Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF including total compensation please visit: of a formal accredited ultrasound training program in an approved school
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.
The Radiology Department is a specialty medical service that offers a wide range of imaging techniques to diagnose and treat a broad range of medical conditions.
At UCSF Medical Center we offer the full spectrum of techniques using the most advanced equipment. Combined with Bone Densitometry CT Interventional Mammography MRI Nuclear Medicine PET Ultrasound and X-ray. We perform more than 500000 procedures annually. In fact a number of radiology advancements and applications were developed here.
About UCSF
At UCSF Health our mission of innovative patient care advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining whats possible for the patients we serve a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism respect integrity diversity and excellence also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values UCSF is committed to equity both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education discovery and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
