Ultrasound Technologist (Full-Time, Evening Shift)

Adventist Health•Delano, CA

1d•$45 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital with a 156-bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities. The Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures in accordance with accepted protocols and physician direction, producing images used to diagnose and monitor conditions such as heart disease, pregnancy, and cancer. The role also supervises and mentors ultrasound personnel and maintains equipment. The technologist uses ultrasound equipment to capture and document quality images, findings, calculations, and measurements for physician diagnosis. The position provides direct patient care, prepares and positions patients and equipment, monitors patient status and vital signs, maintains accurate records and protects confidential patient data, prepares rooms for procedures, and verifies equipment operation.

Requirements

Diploma or certificate from an ultrasound college or school.
For ACR-accredited sites in California and Hawaii, certification and current registration through ARDMS in Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics (OB), or Vascular (RVT); CCI Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS); or ARRT in Sonography (S) or Vascular Sonography (VS) within one year of hire is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
All required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Certification in multiple areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasonic diagnostic procedures in accordance with accepted protocols and physician direction.
Use ultrasound equipment to capture quality images of tissues, organs, vessels, and pathology.
Summarize, document, verify, and present images, findings, calculations, and measurements to physicians for diagnosis.
Follow ultrasonic diagnostic procedures, precautions, and standards.
Provide direct patient care, assess patient condition and ability to cooperate, prepare and position patients, and monitor and record vital signs.
Observe for reactions or impending complications and intervene as needed.
Maintain accurate records, files, and billing information while protecting patient images and data in accordance with HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
Prepare rooms and patients for subsequent ultrasound procedures.
Verify equipment operational status before daily use and maintain equipment.
Supervise and mentor ultrasound personnel.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.