Ultrasonographer - Ultrasound Dept - Per Diem - Shifts

Position

Ultrasonographer - Per Diem

Shift: Variable, 8 hour shifts

Candidates Must have 1+ years of experience working as an Ultrasonographer.

The patient population served can be all patients, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn. This also includes services which affect facility staff, physicians, visitors, vendors and the general public.

Under the direction of the Director of Radiology, and in consultation with the Medical Director, the Ultrasonographer Technologist performs professional duties involved in a variety of technical procedures within the imaging modality of Diagnostic Ultrasound for Radiological Diagnosis, with latitude for independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative. Duties include scanning of pelvic, OB/GYN, abdominal, small parts, and vascular imaging. Responsible for patient care, comfort and completion of required procedures.

Is responsible for the assessment, treatment or care appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs. Possesses knowledge of growth and development and has an understanding of the range of treatment needed for all patient groups. Must maintain the department in compliance with rules and regulations set forth by governing agencies.

Follows AIDET and accepts reassignment and additional duties, when necessary, in a flexible and positive manner.

On call responsibilities required. If Technologist is trained in multiple modalities (C.T., MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology), on call responsibilities will be assumed for two of the aforementioned modalities during the call period. Example: (Ultrasound/Nuclear medicine or C.T./Radiography).

Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act.

(Gov’t. Code 3100, 3102)

Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization’s standards/code of conduct.

The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors. Must maintain an environment of cohesiveness and teamwork.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have one (1) year of Ultrasound experience required.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages if required.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have and maintain current BLS certification or obtain within orientation process, prior to hands-on patient care. Completion of Ultrasonography program from accredited school. ARDMS required. Recent graduates must be ARDMS certified within 12 months of the hire date. Must have and maintain Trophon certification within 30 days of hire.