Ultrasound Tech - Per Diem, East Campus

Overview

Ultrasound Tech - Per Diem, East Campus - 136286 at UC San Diego Health

Evidence of the role includes responsibilities, qualifications, and employment details as described below.

Under supervision, performs and records all sonographic procedures and assists with some specialty procedures in accordance with established departmental guidelines and protocols. Operates various types of ultrasound equipment, transducers, and recording devices. Recognizes normal and pathological conditions and modifies the exam accordingly to ensure complete and accurate high quality information is obtained. Prepares and positions patient for procedure by using established Ultrasound protocols to achieve the highest quality image.

Reviews, verifies and evaluates images to ensure excellent image quality. Troubleshoots and resolves ultrasound related PACS issues. Participates in performance improvement projects within the department. Floats within department as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Job duties are performed at a practitioner level. Floats to specialty unit (if qualified). Assists with mentoring of junior ultrasound technologists and students as needed.

Assists other ultrasound technologists with difficult procedures that require advanced skills.

• Graduate of a school of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer license issued by ARDMS (RDMS) in AB & OB/GYN.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date required.
• Two (2) years of relevant clinical experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and some overtime, as needed.

• Payroll
  
  Title:
  
  ULTRASOUND TCHNO SR PD
• Department:
  East Campus Ultrasound
• Worksite:
  East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)
• Appointment Type:
  Per Diem
• Appointment Percent: 20%
• Union: EX Contract
• Total Openings: 2
• Work Schedule:
  
  Days, 8 hrs/day, Sunday - Saturday
• Filing Deadline:
  Fri 9/19/2025

Pay Transparency Act:
Annual Full Pay Range: $141,525 - $141,525 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $67.78.

UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Vaccination policy:
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Certifications (e.g., BLS, NRP, ACLS) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable when applicable.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening. UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.