Per Diem-Ultrasound Technician-Ultrasound-Lakewood-Variable

University of California - Irvine Health; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick leave

Vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Health in Orange County seeks an experienced ultrasound technologist to perform a variety of ultrasound procedures at a skilled technical level under general direction.

The role requires ARDMS certification and CPR, with preferred completion of an ultrasound program and two years hospital experience. You will apply diagnostic methods, ensure proper imaging views, and maintain equipment while collaborating with physicians and students.

Qualifications

• ARDMS certification with active credentials.
• CPR certification.
• Preferred: graduate of a qualified ultrasound program.
• Preferred: two years hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of ultrasound procedures at a skilled technical level.
• Apply prescribed methods of diagnosis and maintain imaging quality.
• Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, positioning and equipment operation; ensure proper documentation.

Skills

ARDMS Certification

CPR Certification

Ultrasound physics

Imaging technique

Education

Graduate of ultrasound program

Two years hospital experience

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Healthis one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includesUCI Health - Orange,UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the onlyNational Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centerbased in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verifiedLevel I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 GeriatricEmergency Departmentand a nationally recognizedregional burn centerverified by the American Burn Association. Powered byUC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Under general direction performs a variety of ultrasound procedures at a skilled technical level requiring the ability to apply prescribed methods of diagnosis. Performs related work as required.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• ARDMS Certified
• CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of a qualified ultrasound program
• Two years hospital experience

Physical Requirements:

• Transport objects by holding them in hands or arms. Moves about on foot.
• Seizes, holds or works with hands. Raises or lowers objects from one level to another; turns, positions, or lifts patient.
• Perceives nature of sounds by ear.
• Accommodation for acuity and depth perception.
• Ability to push, pull and maneuver portable ultrasound equipment.

Technical and Job Specific Skill:

1. Telephone Skills - Must demonstrate hospital telephone etiquette by answering the phones promptly, courteously and by identifying department and self.
2. Policy/Procedures - Is aware of and follows all hospital and department policies and procedures.
3. Teamwork - Promotes positive co-worker relationships through teamwork and cooperation. Understands and supports the needs of individuals in other departments and promotes conflict resolution. Shares information, work knowledge and experience with co-workers, physicians, and students in a non-threatening manner. Offers assistance and promptly responds to requests.
4. Productivity - Maintains high productivity and performs efficiently regardless of whether the work volume is high or low. Appropriately prioritizes work activities. Responds to difficult situations with self-control and a positive attitude. Makes decisions independently and knows when to ask for assistance. Exercises good judgment and arrives at sound decisions.
5. Job Specific Skills:

• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of physics, scanning technique and computer science skills related to ultrasound scanning according to approved department procedure manual.
• Demonstrates complete working knowledge of all ultrasound equipment and computer software necessary to perform studies.
• Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning using ultrasound imaging technique to obtain desired views.
• Reviews exposed films for proper positioning, technique and identification according to approved protocols.
• Performs any other duties or responsibilities which may be assigned.

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization