Medical Diagnostic Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Healthcare
Ultrasound / Sonography
Posting Information
Department: OBGYN-Global Health - 412490
Career Area:
Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Posting Open Date: 08/14/2026
Final date to receive applications: 08/31/2026
Position Type:
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title:
Medical Diagnostic Specialist
Position Number:
Vacancy : S027964
Full-time/Part-time:
Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week: 20
Work Schedule:
Three days a week, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: $30.00 - $43.33 per hour
Proposed
Start Date:
Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months or longer
Position Information 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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational UnitOur 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 careWe promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong traditional of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
EducationWe 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.
ResearchWe 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.
Position SummaryThe Global Women’s Health Division at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an OB/ GYN Sonographer to join our research team and support maternal and fetal health studies. This position provides an opportunity to apply clinical ultrasound expertise in a research setting focused on improving pregnancy outcomes and expanding access to obstetric ultrasound in both local and global settings.
The Research Sonographer will perform protocol-specific prenatal ultrasound examinations, collect high-quality ultrasound images and measurements, and participate in ultrasound image annotation activities for ongoing research studies. While the Division supports a variety of maternal and fetal research initiatives, the current focus of this position is the recruitment, consenting, and performance of research ultrasound examinations for late third-trimester participants on the Labor & Delivery unit at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
Responsibilities also include study visit coordination, data collection, and maintenance of study documentation.
Working closely with investigators, research staff, healthcare providers, and study participants, the specialist will help ensure accurate data collection and adherence to study protocols.
The Global Women’s Health Division conducts maternal and fetal health research in North Carolina and at international research sites. As studies evolve, the Research Sonographer may support multiple protocols and assist with additional research activities as needed.
* RDMS certification is required.
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