Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Sonographer

Prenatal Diagnosis Center

Part Time

83385BR

Job Summary

The Sr./Principal Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Sonographer: Performs ultrasound to assist physician in guidance of amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling procedures per operational needs. Performs ultrasound to demonstrate anatomy in fetuses of pregnant women. Participates in improvement activities in department. Maintains appropriate quality control records and participates in routine equipment testing and maintenance. This position is for the SF Mission Bay Prenatal Diagnostic Center location.

• Perform sonography to guide chorionic villus sampling for prenatal diagnosis of genetic defects.
• Perform sonography to guide amniocentesis for prenatal diagnosis of genetic defects.
• Perform sonography to determine normality of first through third trimester pregnancies.
• Provide after care instructions to patients undergoing prenatal diagnosis procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to produce quality images following established departmental protocols to include technique, views, positioning, proper labeling and patient ID.
• Properly prepares room and equipment prior to imaging and after completion of the exam.
• Properly troubleshoots equipment failures, documents, and reports to appropriate individual.
• Prepares patient for imaging. Identifies self, explains the procedure and confirms patient ID and the order for testing.
• Participates in orientation and training of assigned staff, students, residents, and faculty.
• Performs ultrasound examinations on obstetric inpatients and participates in after-hours call service for obstetric patients per operational need.
• 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 and assisting with transfer of transferring wheelchair patients.
• Must travel/cover to UCSF satellite offices when needed which includes: Berkeley CA I Greenbrae CA I Monterey CA l San Francisco CA I San Mateo CA

Department Description

The UCSF Prenatal Diagnostic Center provides comprehensive counseling, screening and testing for fetal conditions. The decision to use these services belongs exclusively to each pregnant individual and family. Our role is to provide the information and support patients need to make the choices that are right for them.

Our center is part of the UCSF Women's Health Center - a nationally designated center of excellence - and patients are ensured the highest quality care and service. They benefit from the most advanced technologies and procedures. Our practitioners bring a wealth of expertise and experience, having performed more than 60,000 amniocentesis procedures and 18,000 chorionic villus sampling procedures over the last 35 years.

Required Qualifications

Senior:

• 0-5 years of experience in a high-risk obstetric ultrasound service experience
• RDMS in OB/GYN
• NT certification through FMF, NTQR, or equivalent required prior to or within 90 days of start date
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holidays.
  

• More than 5 years of high-risk obstetric ultrasound service experience
• RDMS in OB/GYN
• NT certification through FMF, NTQR, or equivalent required prior to or within 90 days of start date
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holidays.
  

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

License/Certification

• RDMS in OB/GYN
• NT certification through FMF, NTQR, or equivalent required prior to or within 90 days of start date
• BLS - Basic Life Support

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's 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 diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

008966 ULTRASOUND TCHNO SR

Job Category

Allied Health, Radiology, Technical & Technologist

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

80%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days, Variable

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Must travel/cover to UCSF satellite offices when needed which includes: Berkeley CA, Greenbrae CA, Monterey CA, San Francisco CA, San Mateo CA