Ultasound Tech - Imaging - Per Diem 8 hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
About The Position
Technically supports the Ultrasound Department in providing general ultrasound studies in coordination with the department's medical and technical team and in compliance with established standards. This role provides technical support in the performance of general ultrasound diagnostic studies on pediatric to geriatric aged patients. The Ultrasound Tech works closely with radiologists in the performance of procedures and assists with the interpretive outcome of special procedures. The role functions as a patient advocate, assessing and educating patients and their families about their diagnostic procedures and treatment. Continuous professional growth is expected through formal and informal continuing education regarding trends in equipment and procedures. The position may require participation in after-hours standby and call back as needed by the department, and may assist with patient transportation or clerical functions. The Ultrasound Tech participates in department Performance Improvement work team projects and supports continuous customer satisfaction through hospital-wide service excellence standards.
Requirements
- High school or equivalent
- Specialized/technical training Certification of completion of a Sonography Program, with emphasis in general Ultrasound Technology.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
- Able to function independently and as a member of a team.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
Nice To Haves
- 2 years Experience performing general ultrasound studies.
Responsibilities
- Provides technical support in the performance of general ultrasound diagnostic studies, on pediatric to geriatric aged patients.
- Works closely with the radiologists in the performance of procedures as well as assist with the interpretive outcome of special procedures.
- Works independently with ongoing and periodic review through evaluation of results.
- Functions as a patient advocate.
- Assesses a patient's knowledge base/understanding of their diagnostic procedure.
- Educates patient/patient's family about procedure and treatment
- Provides for own professional growth regarding trends in equipment and procedures through formal and informal continuing education.
- May be required to participate in after-hours standby and call back as needed by the department.
- Assists with transportation of patients or clerical functions as needed by the department.
- Participates in department Performance Improvement work team projects.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
- Supports continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through the hospital-wide service excellence standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The hourly rate range for this position is $51.27 - $87.16.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
