Principal Ultrasound Tech - Ultrasound OP - Irvine - PT - Days

University of California System•Irvine, CA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

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. To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org. Position Summary: Reporting to the Ultrasound Supervisor, incumbent will perform the full range of non-invasive vascular exams, vascular ultrasound, and may perform general ultrasound when needed. This includes M-mode, 2-dimensional, color Doppler, pulsed Doppler, and continuous-wave Doppler. Recognizes and describes abnormal findings, follows protocols and tailors the procedure to provide a comprehensive exam. Will perform exams on adults and pediatric patients. Will prepare and position patients, adjust equipment to best demonstrate area of interest, operate various stationary and portable equipment and imaging systems. May rotate to other areas of the medical center. Hours will include holiday rotation. The vascular technologist will assist in the training of technologists, fellows and students as assigned. Will be responsible for statistics and record keeping. Will maintain equipment and log all reported repairs. Must be able to work independently and provide written impressions for the radiologist and vascular surgeons. The technologist is expected to display professional conduct at all times in their interactions with other staff members, patients and visitors.

Requirements

Signed off on Vascular and TCD by a UCI designated official. If external, must be signed off within 90 days of hire.
Registered Vascular Technologist Certification (RVT)
Must possess A.R.D.M.S. certification
Must perform both inpatient and outpatient exams, and all other ultrasound exams as needed.
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Experience with Pediatric ultrasound to include neonatal heads
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Current BLS certification
Competent with the following exams: NICU, Vascular surgery, Elastography, Penile doppler, Breast imaging, Foam Therapy, Venous reflex exams, dialysis access, arterial upper and lower extremity, carotid Doppler studies, and TIPPS.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
5 years experience as a vascular technologist in a hospital or dedicated lab and two years experience in diagnostic ultrasound

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited vascular or ultrasound school
A.R.D.M.S. in at least two specialties

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Ultrasound Supervisor, incumbent will perform the full range of non-invasive vascular exams, vascular ultrasound, and may perform general ultrasound when needed.
Recognizes and describes abnormal findings, follows protocols and tailors the procedure to provide a comprehensive exam.
Will perform exams on adults and pediatric patients.
Will prepare and position patients, adjust equipment to best demonstrate area of interest, operate various stationary and portable equipment and imaging systems.
May rotate to other areas of the medical center.
The vascular technologist will assist in the training of technologists, fellows and students as assigned.
Will be responsible for statistics and record keeping.
Will maintain equipment and log all reported repairs.
Must be able to work independently and provide written impressions for the radiologist and vascular surgeons.

Benefits

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.

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