ECHO/ Vascular Sonographer 2
About The Position
Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is seeking a Sonographer to perform diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound procedures in accordance with department standards and referring physician orders. The Sonographer uses advanced sonographic equipment to capture detailed images of blood vessels, organs, tissues, bodily masses, and unborn fetuses, supporting diagnosis and prenatal care. The role involves direct patient interaction, including explaining procedures, answering questions, preparing patients for scans, obtaining relevant medical histories, and securing required consents. The Sonographer operates ultrasound equipment, computers, and accessories; adjusts equipment settings and patient positioning to obtain diagnostic images; monitors patients' safety and comfort; selects and examines images for pathologies; and presents preliminary findings to physicians. The Sonographer responds to schedule changes and STAT exams and demonstrates reliability and proximity while on call. In the absence of a Supervisor, the role coordinates technical tasks and patient flow. The position requires sterile technique and practices to prevent cross-contamination. Successful candidates demonstrate patient-service and communication skills, attention to detail, technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision-making.
Requirements
- AHA Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days of hire.
- Upon hire, one of the following credentials: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Breast; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Neurosonology; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer OB/GYN; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Pediatric Sono; Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography; or Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI.
- Excellent patient-service and communication skills.
- Sharp eyesight and meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision-making skills.
Nice To Haves
- Associate of Science degree upon hire.
- Bachelor of Science degree upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound procedures according to department standards and referring physician orders.
- Operate ultrasound equipment, computers, and accessories.
- Respond to changes in work schedule and STAT exams, and remain reliable and available when on call.
- Coordinate technical tasks and patient flow in the absence of the Supervisor.
- Interview patients to obtain pertinent medical history and obtain required consents before performing studies.
- Explain procedures, answer patient questions, and prepare patients for scans.
- Adjust equipment settings and patient positioning to capture clear, diagnostic images.
- Monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort.
- Select and examine images for pathologies and present preliminary findings to physicians.
- Use sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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