Echo Technologist Per Diem Days

Kindred Healthcare•Perris, CA

18h•$33 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Riverside is a 40-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and one negative pressure room. We are located about 20 miles south east of downtown Riverside, in Perris; with easy driving access to a number of restaurants, grocers and shops. Produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recording of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) graduate of an academic Ultrasound or Radiologic Technology program (required)
(S) ARDMS or ARRT – Sonography or equivalent credential (RDMS or CCI) Upon Hire or within facility-specified timeframe (required)

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Radiologic Technology (preferred)
1+ years clinical experience in diagnostic ultrasound imaging (preferred)
Prior experience in a hospital or acute care setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures of specified body areas by properly positioning patients and locating/scanning areas for interpretation as directed by the physician or radiologist.
Explains procedures to patients and/or family members ensuring cooperation and optimum test results and to reduce anxiety.
Develops film using automatic film processing equipment and assembles all necessary patient information (i.e., history and past films/records). Delivers to Radiologist/Physician for interpretation/review following established procedures.
Prepares or cleans patient rooms by changing linens, stocking supplies, wiping off tables and cleaning equipment, ensuring an efficient and clean working environment.
Assist physicians with such procedures as needle biopsies, renal biopsies, etc. by scanning patient, marking patient’s body, and determining angle of puncture as requested.
Schedules patients as needed and ensures patients receive adequate service.
Maintains patient information by purging or updating patient film jackets and/or filing reports or film files to ensure accurate patient records.
Maintains ultrasound equipment by performing scheduled cleanings/tests and documents results. Contacts service personnel and notifies supervision of malfunctioning equipment.
Performs other related duties as directed to support the achievement of established goals and objectives.