Ultrasound Technician

Customer Value Partners • Long Beach, CA

1d • $65 • Onsite

About The Position

CVP is seeking an Ultrasound Technician to join our team in providing diagnostic imaging services to Veterans at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring weekday and weekend coverage, including holidays, with both Day and Evening shifts available. Previous VA experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust government security clearance; US Citizenship is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of current work experience in Medical Sonography.
• Demonstrated knowledge and technical proficiency in performing a broad range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, VA health information systems, and electronic medical records; training will be provided on VA-specific systems upon appointment.
• Strong communication skills and English language fluency.

Nice To Haves

• Previous VA experience is preferred.
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification in Abdomen (AB) is encouraged but not required.
• Experience with Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS); AGFA PACS experience is preferred but not required - training will be provided as needed.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate ultrasound equipment to perform a variety of complex diagnostic ultrasound examinations in accordance with established national standards and VALBHS policies and procedures.
• Receive patients, explain the method of procedure(s), position patients appropriately, select and set technical factors, and set up and adjust accessory equipment for imaging.
• Set up Ultrasound exam rooms, ensuring that all required supplies and equipment are present and available prior to examinations.
• Document necessary images and perform related clerical duties including sending images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), archiving images, post-processing images, and case editing of computer requests and reports.
• Maintain records and enter patient information using the Radiology VistA Package and the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
• Contribute to patient assessments and determine priorities using independent judgment, organizational skills, and an interdisciplinary approach to the provision of care.
• Comply with all applicable VALBHS written policies, procedures, bylaws, and medical staff protocols; do not introduce new procedures or services without prior approval from the VALBHS Chief of Staff or Medical Director.
• Participate in Performance Improvement and Risk Management activities as required by VALBHS.
• Report any unusual incidents within 24 hours to the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD) of the VALBHS Radiology Department; report all accidents, malfunctions, injuries, and deaths immediately and verbally to the COR.
• Maintain patient sensitivity and respect the basic rights and dignity of all patients.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $65.00/hr
• Health & Wellness (H&W): $5.09/hr (H&W will be prorated based on enrollment in the benefits offered, including automatic enrollment in employer-paid plans.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed