Per Diem Ultrasound Tech - Ultrasound OP - Irvine - PD - Variable

University of California, Irvine • Irvine, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Requirements

• ARDMS credentials in Abdomen and/or OB/Gyn and/or Vascular upon hire and a second credential of Abdomen and/or OB/Gyn and/or Vascular by end of 6-month probationary period
• Must perform both inpatient and outpatient exams, and all other ultrasound exams as needed.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Graduate of a formal accredited ultrasound training program in an approved school
• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holidays
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

• Vascular and neuro ultrasound experience
• Recent work experience in an acute care setting
• Experience/training in musculoskeletal, transcranial doppler, breast and/or vascular ultrasound
• BCLS

Responsibilities

• Perform the full range of basic diagnostic Ultrasound procedures.
• Prepare and position patients.
• Adjust equipment to best demonstrate area of interest.
• Operate various stationary and portable equipment and imaging systems.
• May rotate to other areas of the medical center.
• Perform exams on adult and pediatric patients.
• Maintain equipment and log all reported repairs.
• Rotate shifts and assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Retirement savings plans
• Access to a number of discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree