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Job Summary
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. Applies to new hires.

Under the direct supervision of the Department Manager and Supervisor, the principal cardiac sonographer performs complex fetal and pediatric echocardiograms on both inpatient and outpatients with minimal clinic supervision. Proficient in providing all clinical modalities offered in the Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory including data interpretation for generation of preliminary reports according to departmental procedures and job standards. Additional requirements will be to provide expertise in managing technical innovation in the lab, providing education and teaching opportunities to new fellows, students, senior and staff sonographers and any other requests for sonographers affiliated with UCSF. Assists in maintaining lab accreditation and initiates quality projects. Functions as a technical expert and clinical leader among the Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory staff. Promotes a safe and positive environment for patients, families, and coworkers in the most cost-effective manner.
Required Qualifications

• Current registration as a cardiac sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Adult and Pediatric Echocardiography
• Fetal registry must be obtained within one year from the date of hire, if not already obtained.
• Current BLS
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
• Current registration as a cardiac sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in both Adult & Pediatric echocardiography
• Registration in fetal echocardiography (RDCS) in Fetal echocardiography preferred (Must obtain within one year of hire date if not already obtained)
• Four to five years work experience in a hospital-based echo lab environment required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in an acute-care hospital bases echo laboratory with complex congenital anomalies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced training in computer-based image management systems
• Familiarity with advanced echocardiographic imaging and intracardiac procedures performed in the invasive lab setting.

License/Certification

• Current registration as a cardiac sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Adult and Pediatric Echocardiography
• Fetal registry must be obtained within one year from the date of hire, if not already obtained.
• Current BLS

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