Ultrasound Technologist III: Orange Coast Women's Medical Group

Hoag • Tustin, CA

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About The Position

Under the direction of the technical supervisor and medical director, the Ultrasound Technologist III demonstrates competency and proficiency in all skills required to perform all routine and 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 III acts as a resource and assists in the training of less experience technologists in the department. Assists with quality control duties and monitors/orders supplies for the department(s) as required. Acts as a lead technologist in the absence of the technical supervisor/assistant technical supervisor. 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 five 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)
• BLS
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registered in one or more specialties

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and 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 and assist in the training of less experience technologists
• Assist with quality control duties
• Monitor/order supplies for the department(s)
• Act as a lead technologist in the absence of the technical supervisor/assistant technical supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree