Sonographer - Advanced Level
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

OBGYN-Global Health-412490

Career Area:

Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

11/18/2024

Application Deadline:

11/25/2024

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Medical Diagnostic Specialist - Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalent:

GN14

Working Title:

Sonographer - Advanced Level

Position Number:

20043252

Vacancy ID:

P019850

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:

Full-Time Time-Limited

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment:

1.5 years

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Work Location:

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$71,460 - $84,000

Pay Band Information:

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

This is a research ultrasound position focused on performing and annotating prenatal ultrasounds for a study within the Division of Global Women's Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This role involves participating in various projects that will begin and evolve over time. Key responsibilities include managing sonographer schedules, coordinating annotation tasks, assisting the supervisor with overall scheduling and task delegation, operating ultrasound machines and other FDA-approved devices to capture prenatal images, as well as annotating these images/videos using approved software. Additionally, the research sonographer will ensure that research staff adhere to safety standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Must be able to multitask and learn new procedures according to the protocol. As our research is typically conducted within the clinical environment, candidates should demonstrate a desire to work within the research environment, as well as a clinical environment. They should also feel comfortable working with pregnant individuals, including those with pregnancy complications.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Associate's degree in medical sonography, cardio/vascular sonography, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licenses.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

This position requires certification in Obstetric/Gynecology Ultrasound.

Must have clinical research experience or experience caring for obstetric patients. As our research is typically conducted within the clinical environment, candidates should demonstrate a desire to work within the research environment, as well as a clinical environment. Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, investigators, staff, and the general public. Position requires the ability to work independently and be self-directed, while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Due to the nature of research imaging, the ability to multitask is essential.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

• Experience in imaging research.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Fluency in Spanish/English.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements :

Able to perform ultrasound for 8 hours per day with or without accommodation.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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