Per Diem Ultrasound Technologist - Ultrasound IP - PD - Variable

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent performs the full range of basic diagnostic Ultrasound procedures. Will prepare and position patients, adjust equipment to best demonstrate area of interest, operate various stationary and portable equipment and imaging systems. May rotate to other areas of the medical center. Hours will include holiday rotation. Will perform exams on adult and pediatric patients. Will maintain equipment and log all reported repairs. Will rotate shifts and assignments as needed. The technologist is expected to display professional conduct at all times in their interactions with other staff members, patients, and visitors.

Requirements

Requires ARDMS credentials in Abdomen and/or OB/Gyn and/or Vascular upon hire and a second credential of Abdomen and/or OB/Gyn and/or Vascular by end of 6-month probationary period.
Must perform both inpatient and outpatient exams, and all other ultrasound exams as needed.
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
Graduate of a formal accredited ultrasound training program in an approved school.
Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holidays.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Prefer vascular and neuro ultrasound experience.
Prefer recent work experience in an acute care setting.
Prefer experience/training in musculoskeletal, transcranial doppler, breast and/or vascular ultrasound.
Prefer BCLS.

Responsibilities

Performs the full range of basic diagnostic Ultrasound procedures.
Prepares and positions patients.
Adjusts equipment to best demonstrate area of interest.
Operates various stationary and portable equipment and imaging systems.
May rotate to other areas of the medical center.
Performs exams on adult and pediatric patients.
Maintains equipment and logs all reported repairs.
Rotates shifts and assignments as needed.
Displays professional conduct at all times in interactions with staff, patients, and visitors.