Ultrasound Technologist II

CommonSpirit Health•Sacramento, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist II uses advanced sonographic equipment to create diagnostic images of blood, organs, tissues, bodily masses, and unborn fetuses. The role provides visual data to support diagnosis and prenatal care and involves direct patient interaction, including explaining procedures, answering questions, and preparing patients for scans. The technologist operates and adjusts equipment, positions patients to obtain clear diagnostic images, monitors patient safety and comfort, selects and examines images for pathologies, and presents preliminary findings to physicians. Using independent judgment, the technologist performs a broad range of ultrasound imaging procedures to produce images acceptable to the Medical Director, and assists physicians with guidance procedures and intra-operative studies. The position also includes verifying patient identity and the physician’s order, obtaining consent when required, reviewing and prioritizing the daily schedule, maintaining patient flow, keeping the work area and equipment in safe operating condition, reporting equipment issues, and maintaining complete procedure and medical records.

Requirements

Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
One of the following credentials: Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI (RCS), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen (RDMSAB), Registered Technologist Computed Tomography (RCTC), Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).
Excellent patient service and communication skills.
Sharp eyesight and meticulous attention to detail.
Strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Perform a broad range of ultrasound imaging procedures using independent judgment and produce diagnostic images acceptable to the Medical Director.
Assist physicians with guidance procedures and intra-operative studies.
Operate and adjust sonographic equipment and position patients to obtain clear, diagnostic images.
Monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort during procedures.
Select and examine images for pathologies and present preliminary findings to physicians.
Positively identify each patient and correlate the procedure with the physician’s order.
Explain procedures to patients and respond to questions or concerns before beginning.
Obtain written consent when required by hospital practice and for invasive procedures, after a physician has provided an adequate explanation for informed consent.
Review the daily patient schedule, identify scheduling errors, prioritize exams, and maintain patient flow so scheduled patients wait no longer than 15–20 minutes.
Inform patients of delays when emergency cases are added.
Maintain a neat and clean work area and observe that equipment is in safe operating condition.
Report equipment issues to a supervisor or seek appropriate repair resources within one hour.
Maintain accurate procedure records and make appropriate entries in the medical record and R.I.S.
Prepare or verify that the internal case file record is complete, and verify patient symptoms and document pertinent information obtained from the patient.
Maintain a repeat rate of 3%–5% and meet stated documentation and compliance standards.