Diagnostic Sonographer – Per-Diem – Main Campus

College Medical Center; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 44,324,280 - 63,128,520; Full time

Job summary

College Medical Center in Long Beach, California is hiring for a position to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures in support of the hospital's mission. Candidates should have A.R.D.M.S. certification and at least one year of experience in an acute care hospital.

This role involves high-quality patient care, including educating patients on procedures, assessing their condition, and ensuring a compassionate environment. The salary for this position is $39.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of A.R.D.M.S. certification required.
• One year experience in ultrasound in an acute care setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality ultrasound procedures proficiently.
• Instruct patients for exams and patient preps.
• Assess patients before, during and after procedures.

Skills

Diagnostic ultrasound procedures

Patient care

Communication in English

Education

High school graduate or GED

A.R.D.M.S.

CPR BLS certification

Job description

Job Overview

This position supports the Mission of the Hospital through the provision of distinctive and compassionate care to our patients. This position performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures as requested by licensed physicians.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED, preferred.
• A.R.D.M.S. required.
• Current CPR BLS (AHA) for healthcare provider’s card upon hire.
• One year ultrasound experience in an acute care hospital.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs high quality ultrasound procedures proficiently.
• Instructs, educates, and prepares patient for exam.
• Knowledge of patient preps for various ultrasound procedures.
• Proficient in filming and workstation protocols.
• Performs special procedures (biopsies, abscess drainage tube placement, etc.) proficiently.
• Assesses patient before, during and after procedure.
• Exhibits behavior that is courteous, compassionate, polite, friendly, and respectful towards patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers, and extends self to make patients, visitors, clinical staff, and peers feel welcome and respected.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary

Salary: $39.00 per hour