Senior Ultrasound Technologist - Ultrasound IP - Orange - FT - Variable

University-of-California,-Irvin; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in California is seeking a Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist to perform basic and advanced ultrasound procedures. You will prepare patients, adjust equipment, and operate imaging systems while rotating shifts and assisting in student training.

Strong English communication and ARDMS certification are required. Candidate should have pediatric ultrasound experience (neonatal heads) and be able to work in ambulatory clinics as needed, contributing to high-quality imaging across the

Qualifications

• Must possess ARDMS certification.
• Three years experience in diagnostic ultrasound.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience with Pediatric ultrasound including neonatal heads.
• May be assigned to work in ambulatory clinics.
• Knowledge of exams: NICU, vascular, breast imaging, dialysis access, arterial LE/UE, carotid Doppler, TIPPS.
• Ability to maintain a work pace and collaborate across the Health System.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full range of basic diagnostic ultrasound procedures and more complex specialized procedures.
• Prepare and position patients, adjust equipment, operate imaging systems.
• Rotate shifts and assignments; hours include holiday rotation.
• Assist in training of Technologist Students.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Team collaboration

Work pace management

Education

ARDMS certification

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is 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 includes UCI 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 only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC 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

Reporting to the Ultrasound Supervisor, incumbent performs the full range of basic diagnostic Ultrasound procedures and the more complex specialized procedures. Will prepare and position patients, adjust equipment to best demonstrate area of interest, operate various stationary and portable equipment and imaging systems. Will rotate shifts and assignments as needed. Hours will include holiday rotation. Assists in the training of Technologist Students as assigned. The technologist is expected to display professional conduct at all times in their interactions with other staff members, patients and visitors.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications

• Must possess A.R.D.M.S. certification
• Must have three years experience in diagnostic ultrasound
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• May be assigned to work in ambulatory clinics
• Experience with Pediatric ultrasound to include neonatal heads
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Competent with the following exams: NICU, Vascular surgery, Breast imaging, dialysis access, arterial upper and lower extremity, carotid Doppler studies, and TIPPS.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered RVT
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• A.R.D.M.S. in at least two specialties

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support

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