Ultrasound Tech - Per Diem, Variable (East Los Angeles) 10509

Los Angeles Community Hospitals•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Tech performs the full range of basic and complex specialized diagnostic Ultrasound procedures. This role involves effectively performing routine and complex ultrasound procedures ensuring optimal imaging. The technician ensures the identity of the patient using appropriate patient identifiers per hospital policy and ensures the correct procedure for diagnostic testing, exactly as outlined in the physician order and per all regulatory requirements and hospital policies/procedures. Assists with the care of the patient within scope of licensure. Determines patient needs based on age-specific criteria, positions patients as necessary to ensure accurate testing in consideration of patient age, and coordinates patient requirements during diagnostic procedures and/or transportation to ensure patient safety. Maintains a sterile environment during invasive procedures and utilizes effective PPE for each patient as necessary, ensuring Infection Control procedures and HIPPA compliance. The role requires empathy with patients and their support systems, expressing compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrating care appropriate for the age, and cultural, religious, gender identity, or ethnic background. Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and taking deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out interactions with the patient, families, physicians, and co-workers. Assumes responsibility for ancillary tasks/duties associated with the delivery of procedural care such as documentation of charges, ordering of supplies, conducting environmental safety rounds, and maintaining department records associated with patient care activities. Monitors patients, diagnostic procedures, and diagnostic equipment making appropriate adjustments to ensure optimal results. Reports malfunctions to leadership in a timely manner. Performs procedural due diligence to ensure images are processed and archived, and systems are updated, with accurate information as it relates to the patient's medical record and billing.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasonography or equivalent
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Competent with the following vascular studies: Venous, Arterial, Carotid Doppler exams
AHA Basic Life Support
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Nice To Haves

A.R.D.M.S. and CVT
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
One (1) year experience in Ultrasonography procedures in an acute care setting

Responsibilities

Performs the full range of basic and complex specialized diagnostic Ultrasound procedures.
Ensures optimal imaging during routine and complex ultrasound procedures.
Verifies patient identity using appropriate identifiers and ensures correct procedures are followed per physician orders and hospital policies.
Assists with patient care within the scope of licensure.
Determines patient needs based on age-specific criteria and positions patients for accurate testing.
Coordinates patient requirements during diagnostic procedures and transportation for safety.
Maintains a sterile environment during invasive procedures and uses appropriate PPE.
Ensures Infection Control and HIPPA compliance.
Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and understanding towards patients and their support systems.
Documents charges, orders supplies, conducts environmental safety rounds, and maintains department records.
Monitors patients, procedures, and equipment, making necessary adjustments.
Reports equipment malfunctions to leadership promptly.
Ensures images are processed and archived, and systems are updated with accurate patient and billing information.