What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Sonographer position at University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health?
MED-ZSFG-CARD
Per Diem
73570BR
Job Summary
The Division of Cardiology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), a major teaching hospital of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), is recruiting for an Adult Echo (Cardiac) Sonographer. We are seeking an outstanding professional with a record of excellence in providing echocardiography services to patients in a combined hospital and outpatient setting.
The echocardiographic lab at ZSFG is a friendly and collegial place to work. We believe in team work, providing excellent service, and supporting the overall mission of UCSF and SFDPH in providing exceptional patient care while promoting education and research. This position is primarily clinical, including performance of transthoracic studies in the echo lab as well as portable studies in patient units or procedural areas and exercise or pharmacologic stress tests. Participation in research, quality improvement, and education of students and residents/fellows is also expected and enriches this position.
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Department Description
The Division of Cardiology provides the best possible care to all patients with cardiovascular disease, makes important research discoveries that benefit patients and offers the best training for cardiology trainees. The echocardiographic lab at ZSFG is a friendly and collegial place to work. We believe in team work, providing excellent service, and supporting the overall mission of UCSF and SFDPH in providing exceptional patient care while promoting education and research.
Required Qualifications
- Two years of college, preferably with courses in physiology, psychology and electronics
- One year of experience in diagnostic ultrasound technology which includes successful completion of a traineeship in ultrasonic technology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Cardiac Sonography program
- Successful completion of the ARDMS and/or CCI examination or equivalent training certification.
- 2 years of working and scanning experience in an echocardiography lab after graduation
- Experience with stress echocardiography
- Familiarity with both GE and Philips equipment
- Fluency in a second language
- Previous work in research, teaching/mentoring, or quality improvement projects.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title
009106 ULTRASOUND TCHNO PD
Job Category
Technical & Technologist
Bargaining Unit
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)
Employee Class
Per Diem
Percentage
30%
Location
Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)
Shift
Variable
Shift Length
Variable
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Further information about the University of California, San Francisco, is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. UCSF seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve.
