Ultrasound Technologist II: Orange Coast Womens Medical Group

Hoag • Laguna Hills, CA

4d

About The Position

Under the direction of the technical supervisor and medical director, the Ultrasound Technologist II demonstrates competency and proficiency in all skills required to perform level I routine and level II advanced ultrasound procedures as defined by department protocols. All technologists utilize independent judgment and required knowledge to obtain high quality diagnostic ultrasound images. The technologist competently evaluates the technical quality of the images obtained and prior to submitting to interpreting radiologist. They educate the patient/family about the procedure and report all changes in patient’s status, including initiating emergency response if required. They accurately document patient information in the appropriate hospital systems. Ultrasound Technologist II acts as a resource to less experience technologists in the department. Hospital based positions may require call responsibility and rotation to hospital adjacent imaging center locations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates degree or higher
• Graduate of an ARDMS approved ultrasound program
• Minimum of three years of experience as an ultrasound technologist, preferably in an acute care setting
• Hospital/OP Imaging locations only: Experience may be considered in lieu of education if licensure and certification requirements are met
• Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs approved program (exception for programs completed prior to 1994)
• Required: BLS
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registered in one or more specialties

Nice To Haves

• Cardiology department only: Experience with adult, neonate, and pediatric cardiac ultrasound as well as stress echocardiograms, TEEs, and Intra-Operative TEE preferred.
• Experience with Bicycle Stress Echocardiograms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform level I routine and level II advanced ultrasound procedures
• Obtain high quality diagnostic ultrasound images
• Evaluate the technical quality of the images obtained
• Educate the patient/family about the procedure
• Report all changes in patient’s status, including initiating emergency response if required
• Accurately document patient information in the appropriate hospital systems
• Act as a resource to less experience technologists in the department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees