Job Description

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

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 Senior level position is 77.74- 96.64 (Hourly Rate).
The salary range for Principal level position is 84.48 - 105.00 (Hourly Rate).

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