Sr. Ultrasound Tech - Per Diem

Sr. Ultrasound Tech - Per Diem

Employer: UC San Diego Health

Work Schedule: Variable, 8 hour shifts, Sunday - Saturday

Payroll

Title:

ULTRASOUND TCHNO SR PD

Department: Radiology

Hiring Pay Scale: $67.78 / Hour

Worksite: Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Type: Per Diem

Appointment Percent: 20%

Union: EX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Filing Deadline: Fri 1/9/2026

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 to be 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 or equivalent years of experience.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) 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.
• Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills.

• 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.

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

Hourly Equivalent: $67.78 - $67.78

Life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

Compliance with University of California Vaccine Policy as required.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading‑edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

The University of California 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.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including but not limited to violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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.

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