Ultrasound Technician (OIC), Marin Outpatient Imaging Center, Full-Time, Days

MarinHealth • Greenbrae, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

MarinHealth is an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay, comprising MarinHealth Medical Center and 55 primary care and specialty clinics. It is affiliated with UCSF Health and is growing quickly, attracting talented trailblazers. MarinHealth has received high praise and accolades, including being named one of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades and a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality. The Ultrasound Technician provides Ultrasound examinations to patients under the general Supervision of the Medical Director of Imaging Services. This role involves operating ultrasound equipment to produce images of the body, including Abdominal, Breast, OB/Gyn, vascular, small parts, and needle guidance, along with related tasks that directly support the delivery of care.

Requirements

• Education required to achieve mandatory certification.
• Must have current certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• 1-year full time experience in a clinical Ultrasound setting.
• American Reg DX Med Sonographer (ARDMS) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.
• Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) required within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of diagnostic Ultrasound studies for patients of all age groups from infants to geriatrics.
• By their actions, sonographers will demonstrate the ability to interact and communicate with all contacts in a professional, caring and effective manner.
• Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area (Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, School Age Children, Adolescents, Early Adults, Middle Adults, Late Adults, Late, Late Adults).
• Employees in this position have access to protected health information, including demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records, to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.
• MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competence to perform all Ultrasound procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual.
• Communicate openly with the Radiologist to determine optimal Ultrasound imaging as it pertains to the unique needs of the patient.
• Assist the Radiologist with minimally invasive procedures.
• Accurately presents patient studies for interpretation. Information will include: Pertinent clinical history, physicians order, demographics and other data necessary to interpret the exam.
• Participate in a daily processor quality control program to ensure consistency in imaging results.
• Communicate equipment issues to management in a timely manner for service resolution.
• Consistent use of universal precautions in all patient contacts.
• Demonstrate through actions the ability to effectively use alternative methods to resolve problems as they arise.
• Regularly interface with the Radiology Information System to accurately represent procedural information.
• Effectively interacts with co-workers and physician in a positive and professional manner.
• Assist with clerical support functions as needed to most efficiently process patient studies.
• Other duties as assigned. Including, but not limited to Quality assurance studies, quality control functions, attendance at departmental meetings and other occasional tasks or assignments.

Benefits

• Medical or religious exemptions for immunizations will be considered consistent with applicable law.
• Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application step.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees