Sonographer 2, Ultrasound

Community Health System•Fresno, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA Community Regional Medical Center is the largest of our three main hospitals and the flagship hospital of the Central Valley. We operate a physician residency program with one of the nation's top medical schools – the University of California, San Francisco. This academic-affiliated, Level 1 Trauma Center features one of the largest and busiest emergency departments in California as well as a comprehensive burn center. Opportunities for you! Time and a half after 8hrs and night differential Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority. 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% matching contributions Free parking and electric charging Great food options with on-demand ordering We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with taking care of our incredible teams. Want to learn more? Click here. Responsibilities From selecting the appropriate equipment in examining our patients to producing images of internal organs, maintaining accurate records and providing assistance and clinical oversight to sonography students -- we deliver the excellent care our patients deserve. We are looking for an exception al Sonographer 2 (mid-level medical sonographer) who thrives on a fast-paced environment, complex work, and is committed to excellence in their profession. Performing imaging and positioning techniques based on your knowledge of human anatomy, principles of imaging and patient care procedures. Carrying out tasks as both an individual-care-provider and as part of a diagnostic team with ultrasound supervisors, radiologists and/or cardiologists. Producing 2-dimensional sonographic recordings of internal organs for accurate diagnoses and the study of malfunctioning organs. You will be welcomed and supported by teammates experiencing the same challenges and celebrating the same wins – it is a very collaborative group. In this role some of your key responsibilities would include but are not limited to: Prepping the appropriate equipment for use in an ultrasound setup and following exam specifications. Instructing, explaining and assisting patients in assuming the correct physical positions for exams. Operating a transducer and adjusting equipment controls, depth of field and other specifications according to the organ being examined. Producing images of internal organs and recording diagnostic data on digital images. Accurately transferring images following imaging procedures. Providing assistance, guidance and clinical oversight to sonography students .

Requirements

High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) or Completion of a CMC Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
Fulfill prerequisite of American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS), the American Registry of Radiologic Technologies (ARRT), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification required
1 year of clinical experience in diagnostic medical sonography and ability to demonstrate required competency required
Demonstrated ability to perform all exams based on facility requirements required
BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
RDMS(AB) - ARDMS RDMS Abdomen
RDMS(OB) - ARDMS RDMS OB/GYN
RVT - ARDMS Registered Vascular Tech
ARRT(S) - ARRT Sonography
ARRT(VS) - ARRT Vascular Sonography
RVS - CCI Registered Vascular Specialist
RDCS(AE) – ARDMS RDCS Adult Echocardiography
RCS - CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer
ACS - CCI Advanced Cardiac Sonographer

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Performing imaging and positioning techniques based on your knowledge of human anatomy, principles of imaging and patient care procedures.
Carrying out tasks as both an individual-care-provider and as part of a diagnostic team with ultrasound supervisors, radiologists and/or cardiologists.
Producing 2-dimensional sonographic recordings of internal organs for accurate diagnoses and the study of malfunctioning organs.
Prepping the appropriate equipment for use in an ultrasound setup and following exam specifications.
Instructing, explaining and assisting patients in assuming the correct physical positions for exams.
Operating a transducer and adjusting equipment controls, depth of field and other specifications according to the organ being examined.
Producing images of internal organs and recording diagnostic data on digital images.
Accurately transferring images following imaging procedures.
Providing assistance, guidance and clinical oversight to sonography students