Our client, a large hospital located in San Francisco, has a need for a Sr. Ultrasonographer to join their team. Candidates MUST be ARDMS registered in OB and Abdomen. The role is heavy on ob/gyn ultrasound exp. Someone who has worked in a MFM (maternal fetal medicine) or has been in prenatal diagnostic ultrasound would be great too.
Ideal Candidate
Strong 2+ years OB ultrasound exp in acute care hospital setting and outpatient setting. Must have AB and OB/GYN registries, come from a CAAHEP accredited diagnostic medical imaging program.
Must rotate and cover other facilities when needed (Adult Hospital, Pediatric/cancer center, Clinic, Ambulatory OP center). Work 8 hour days and rotate on weekends, take call once training has been completed.
Perform diagnostic sonograms to demonstrate anatomy and pathology for interpretation:
- Obtain appropriate patient clinical information from requesting physician and/or service prior to performing exam.
- Prepare patient for imaging.
- Prepare room and equipment prior to imaging and after completion of exam.
- Demonstrate appropriate self-critique of exams to include ability to recognize sub-optimal techniques and equipment malfunctions.
- 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, transferring and transporting gurney and wheelchair
- Maintain RDMS credential(s) according to the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography's criteria.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of a formal accredited ultrasound training program in an approved school
- Must have flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holidays and on-call shifts. This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all Medical Center locations and variable shifts per department needs.
- Requires ARDMS credentials in Abdomen and OB/Gyn specialties at minimum.
- BLS - Basic Life Support.
- Requires (2-5) years experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, and or equivalent experience in a similar Ultrasound department. OR New hires who meet criteria of equivalent experience and credentials held must also have equivalent Senior Sonographer skills; the Senior Diagnostic Medical Sonographer title may be granted at the discretion of the Section Chief and Section Supervisor.
- Able to do OB, thyroid, transplant for kidney and liver.
- Maintain ARDMS credential(s) according to the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography's criteria
