Ultrasound Supervisor - Ultrasound IP - IRV - FT - Day

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Position Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Imaging, the Ultrasound Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the inpatient and outpatient ultrasound services at the UCI Health - Irvine campus, ensuring efficient workflow, high-quality patient care, and compliance with regulatory and safety standards. The incumbent oversees the delivery of both routine and advanced ultrasound procedures, including abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, small parts, and interventional exams, while serving in a leadership capacity within the department. Responsibilities include supervising ultrasound technologists through participation in recruitment, onboarding, training, and competency assessments, as well as conducting performance evaluations and administering corrective actions when necessary. The Ultrasound Supervisor ensures appropriate staffing coverage and scheduling to support inpatient, emergency, procedural, and outpatient imaging demands, with an emphasis on patient throughput, service accessibility, and minimizing delays in care. The role includes oversight of ultrasound equipment, coordination of preventive maintenance and service requests, and input on capital planning and equipment replacement needs. The Ultrasound Supervisor monitors the integrity and functionality of image workflows through PACS and RIS, working in collaboration with radiology informatics and IT teams to address workflow or integration issues. In addition, the Ultrasound Supervisor contributes to operational and capital budgeting, promotes cost-effective and sustainable practices, and leads departmental quality and safety initiatives. These include image quality review, protocol standardization, adherence to best practices in sonographic imaging, and maintaining compliance with accreditation standards set forth by The Joint Commission, ACR, and CDPH. The incumbent ensures that policies and procedures are up to date and aligned with institutional and regulatory guidelines. The Ultrasound Supervisor serves as a key liaison between technologists, radiologists, nursing teams, and medical staff to ensure timely, coordinated patient care. The role also includes leading service recovery efforts, participating in emergency and disaster preparedness planning, staying current on advancements in ultrasound technology and clinical applications, and supporting the implementation of new protocols, workflows, or systems. As a visible and engaged departmental leader, the Ultrasound Supervisor fosters interdisciplinary communication, promotes a culture of safety and excellence, and drives continuous improvement across all aspects of ultrasound imaging services.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, schedules and ability to maintain flexibility in a constantly changing environment
• Must possess valid American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)with at least 3 specialties e.g., Abdomen (AB), OB/GYN (OB), Vascular Technology (RVT)
• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program
• Current BLS certification
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience and training
• 5 years' experience as a Sonographer

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with accreditation processes
• 3 years supervisory or Lead technologist experience

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.