Ultrasound Tech I
About The Position
Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed acute care, nonprofit hospital in Stockton, California, founded in 1899. It serves more than 125,000 patients annually and provides services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. The hospital is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and as one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. The Ultrasound Tech performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations for diverse patient populations to support accurate diagnosis and patient care. The role includes 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 and a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
- Meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and commitment to diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations on diverse patient populations.
- Prepare patients for examinations and 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 oneself by name and title to patients and families.
- 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
