Ultrasonographer - San Francisco, United States - The University of California, San Francisco

Description

This position reports to the Supervisor/Technical Director and performs all required ultrasound and clinical evaluations at a technical level requiring only minimal direct supervision.

The position works Monday to Friday 8:00 to 4:30 pm with rotating weekend call.

• Assists with the daily operations of the vascular laboratory
• Performs patient studies
• Submits patient charge sheets
• Prepares preliminary patient reports.

The position maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase their level of understanding and knowledge of the field of vascular disease and new procedures, as they evolve.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Required Qualifications: Sonographer or Senior Sonographer classification level will be based on meeting the qualifications below:

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• Satisfactory completion of a formal vascular technology training program (2-4 years) and Active Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) Certification OR
• Graduate from a diagnostic ultrasound training program (2-4 years) and at least one (1) year of full time clinical experience in a vascular lab and Active Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) Certification OR
• Two (2) years of college with emphasis on the biological sciences, and At least two (2) years full time experience in a dedicated clinical vascular laboratory and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) eligible, or have an active Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) Certification.
• Must be mature, responsible, self-motivated, and capable of working without direct supervision within guidelines set by supervisor; uses initiative and independent judgment when necessary.
• Attend required hospital and department training and in-services.
• Provide consistent and professional service to patients, physicians and other departments, and co-workers.
• Ability to work on flexible schedules, on-call status etc.
• Must be able to rotate throughout UCSF locations (Parnassus, Berkeley, Mission Bay and Mount Zion)
• Adhere to HIPAA protocol at all times .
• Active Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certification by the:
  • ARDMS- The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography OR
  • CCI- Cardiovascular Credentialing International OR
  • RVT Eligible. RVT Eligible employees must take an accredited RVT certification exam within 1 year of employment

Senior Sonographer

• Graduate from a diagnostic ultrasound training program (2-4 years)
• Completed registration as a Registered Vascular Technician (RVT) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Three (3) years work experience as a Diagnostic Vascular Ultrasonographer in a dedicated vascular ultrasound lab with proven skill level to operate at a senior level.
• Must be able to perform on-call responsibilities as assigned.
• Must be able to rotate throughout UCSF locations (Parnassus, Berkeley, Mission Bay and Mount Zion)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in an acute care hospital-based vascular ultrasound laboratory.
• Must be mature, responsible, self-motivated, and capable of working without direct supervision within guidelines set by supervisor; uses initiative and independent judgment when necessary.
• Attend required hospital and department training and in-services.
• Provide consistent and professional service to patients, physicians and other departments, and co-workers.
• Adhere to HIPAA protocol at all times .

Preferred Qualifications:

• RVT, with additional registry in abdominal ultrasound
  OR
  RVT, with additional 1-year experience in transcranial Doppler (TCD)