Medical Diagnostic Specialist

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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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.

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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

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

This is a research sonographer position focused on performing and annotating prenatal ultrasounds 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. The position includes patient screening, recruitment, consenting, performance of a prenatal ultrasound for research purposes, data collection and annotation.

Candidates must be able to multitask and adapt quickly to new procedures as protocols evolve. Because our research is typically embedded within clinical settings, candidates should be comfortable working at the intersection of research and clinical care and demonstrate enthusiasm for both environments. They should also feel comfortable working with pregnant individuals, including those with pregnancy complications.

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.

Certification in Obstetric/Gynecologic Ultrasound is required for this position.

Candidates must have experience in clinical research or in providing care to patients. Because our research is embedded within clinical settings, applicants should be comfortable navigating both research and clinical environments and demonstrate enthusiasm for working at their intersection. The position requires the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, investigators, staff, and study participants. Strong candidates will be self-directed, capable of working independently, and able to maintain a high level of professionalism. Given the nature of research imaging, the ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities is essential.

Must be able to conduct ultrasound imaging for extended periods, up to 8 hours daily.

Not Applicable.

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