Sr. Ultrasound Technologist - 137517
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$53 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | San Diego, California |
About this job
Please note that this position is a part-time appointment
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/26/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Under supervision, the Ultrasound Technologist performs and records all sonographic procedures and assists with some specialty procedures in accordance with established departmental guidelines and protocols. This role operates various types of ultrasound equipment, transducers, and recording devices. The Ultrasound Tech also recognizes normal and pathological conditions and modifies the exam accordingly to ensure complete and accurate high-quality information is obtained.
This role also involves preparing and positioning patients for procedures by using established ultrasound protocols to achieve the highest quality image, and reviewing, verifying, and evaluating images to ensure excellent image quality. Additionally, the Ultrasound Tech troubleshoots and resolves ultrasound-related PACS issues.
This position participates in performance improvement projects within the department and floats within the department as needed. If qualified, this position will float to a specialty unit. The Ultrasound Tech also assists with mentoring junior ultrasound technologists and students and assists other ultrasound technologists with difficult procedures that require advanced skills. All job duties are to be performed at a Practitioner Level. Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSGraduate of a school of a CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography or equivalent years of experience.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) licensure in AB and OB/GYN.
BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
Two (2) years of relevant clinical experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated computer skills.
Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Two (2) years of experience in Breast US and Breast US Procedures.
Four (4) years of general ultrasound experience in an outpatient setting.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and some overtime, as needed.
- Must be able to work various locations based on business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
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Annual Full Pay Range: $124,320 - $154,596 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $59.54 - $74.04
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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