Ultrasonographer I - Outpatient, VacaValley (Per Diem, Days)
NorthBay Health•Vacaville, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
At NorthBay Health, the Ultrasonographer I works closely under the review of the Ultrasound III and Radiologist. Under regular check-ins and supervision, this role coordinates the daily patient schedule for Ultrasound (U/S), performs U/S studies, and ensures correct processing and handling. The position also involves ensuring proper equipment maintenance and cleanliness, assisting clerical staff when possible, and attending seminars and in-services. A key aspect of this role is promoting a cooperative and positive relationship with physicians and other hospital staff/departments.
Requirements
- Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence.
- Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role.
Responsibilities
- Performs ultrasound examinations in accordance with established protocols under the review of Ultrasonographer III.
- Reviews ultrasound requisitions for completeness and validity of examinations being requested.
- Assists and instructs patients prior to and during examinations.
- Responsible for evaluating each study to ensure it meets required quality standards.
- Responsible for patient confidentiality, safety and well-being during examinations.
- Responsible for inspecting and cleaning equipment prior to and after each patient.
- Reports all equipment failures and/or malfunctions to the Diagnostic Imaging outpatient supervisor.
- Reports all patient complaints and discrepancies to the Diagnostic Imaging outpatient supervisor.
- Responsible for organizing and scanning paperwork into the Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) and completing examination charges through the Radiology Information System (RIS).
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- life, disability, and long-term care coverage
- paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement
- a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- education reimbursement for eligible roles
- professional development and training programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- wellness programs
- recognition programs
- shift differentials
- market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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