Sonographer, OBGYN/Perinatal
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position 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.
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.