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Job Name
Principal Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Department
7560020 - ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY PEDIATRIC
Position type
Full Time
Workplace
Fully On-Site
Primary Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job ID
2999

Description & Requirements

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Department Manager and Supervisor, the principal cardiac sonographer performs complex fetal and pediatric echocardiograms on both inpatient and outpatients with minimal clinic supervision. Proficient in providing all clinical modalities offered in the Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory including data interpretation for generation of preliminary reports according to departmental procedures and job standards. Additional requirements will be to provide expertise in managing technical innovation in the lab, providing education and teaching opportunities to new fellows, students, senior and staff sonographers and any other requests for sonographers affiliated with UCSF.   Assists in maintaining lab accreditation and initiates quality projects.  Functions as a technical expert and clinical leader among the Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory staff. Promotes a safe and positive environment for patients, families, and coworkers in the most cost-effective manner.   

This position requires flexibility to orient and work at ALL UCSF Medical Center locations.

Qualifications
Requirements for Senior level classification: - Current registration as a cardiac sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Adult echocardiography; - Registry in fetal echocardiography preferred (Must obtain within one year of hire date if not already obtained). - Current BLS - Two to less than four years of work experience in a hospital-based echo lab environment required. - Demonstrated ability to work independently in an acute-care hospital based echo laboratory with complex congenital anomalies. - This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations Requirements for Principal level classification: - Current registration as a cardiac sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Adult and Pediatric Echocardiography - Current BLS - Registration in fetal echocardiography preferred (Must obtain within one year of hire date if not already obtained) - Four to five (4-5) years or more of work experience in a hospital-based echo lab environment required. - Demonstrated ability to work independently in an acute-care hospital bases echo laboratory with complex congenital anomalies. - This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. Preferred Qualifications: - Advanced training in computer-based image management systems - Familiarity with advanced echocardiographic imaging and intracardiac procedures performed in the invasive lab setting.
License / Certification
Basic Life Support, Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
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 https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , 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 https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
EEO Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Additional Details

Job Code
ULTRASOUND TCHNO PRN (008965)
Assignment Category
Career
IAP Level
Staff Plan (target potential payout of $900, maximum of $1,800)
Job Family
Medical Imaging
Campus 1
Benioff Children's Hospital in Mission
Percentage (%)
100
Shift Length
8 hours
Shift Type
Day
Bargaining Unit
EX
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