Ultrasound Tech I
About The Position
Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital in Stockton, California. The Ultrasound Tech performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations to support accurate diagnosis and patient care. The role involves performing a variety of procedures for different patient populations, preparing patients, acquiring and processing images, recognizing and documenting pathology, and providing preliminary findings. The technologist maintains equipment, follows safety protocols, and collaborates with radiologists. The role also requires respecting patient and family rights, protecting privacy and modesty, identifying oneself by name and title, determining whether an Advanced Directive is present and its type, reporting suspected abuse or neglect, and understanding the role of and access to the Bioethics Committee.
Requirements
- Completion of a formal Ultrasound Training Program, upon hire.
- Less than 1 year of clinical experience or training, upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (CPR), upon hire.
- Strong technical proficiency in ultrasound.
- Deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills for patient and team interactions.
- Commitment to diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform diverse diagnostic ultrasound procedures on various patient populations.
- Prepare patients for ultrasound examinations.
- Acquire and process optimal images.
- Recognize and document pathology and provide preliminary findings.
- Maintain ultrasound equipment and adhere to safety protocols.
- Collaborate with radiologists.
- Respect and maintain patient and family rights, privacy, and modesty.
- Identify self to patients and families by name and title.
- Determine the presence and type of an Advanced Directive.
- Report suspected cases of abuse or neglect when identified.
- Understand the role of and how to access the Bioethics Committee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
