Technician - Ultrasound - Full Time

Universal Health Services; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth and development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Challenging work environment

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at Riverside Medical Clinic. The role involves performing high-quality ultrasound studies, preparing patients, and maintaining imaging records.

You will travel to related sites when required and collaborate with radiologists to ensure accurate interpretations. Required ARRT/ARDMS certification and BLS, plus up to one year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of diagnostic sonography experience preferred.
• Registry with ARRT and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Society preferred.
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification required.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in preparation for radiology procedures.
• Perform ultrasound exams using correct positioning, equipment and technical factors.
• Utilize PACS systems to attain and store radiology images.
• Critique images and complete documentation in PACS and radiology order.
• Utilize Order Entry System to access orders and complete exams.
• Obtain patient history and document results.
• Select proper megahertz transducer for examination.
• Assist Radiologist during examinations or interventions.
• Clean monitors and maintain ultrasound equipment.
• Monitor equipment functioning and schedule maintenance or repairs.
• Monitor patient flow and adapt schedule as needed.
• Perform on-call duties as needed.
• Train and assist other sonographers and students.
• Recognize deviations and alert Chief radiologist.

Skills

Ultrasound scanning

Patient communication

PACS proficiency

Education

ARRT certification

ARDMS certification

BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

ome and join the RMC Family!

We have been in the community since 1935. Our mission is to provide comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region. Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare.

Riverside Medical Clinic is the best place to work, practice medicine, and receive care.

Summary:

Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures at a professional level. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment. Travel to other sites may be required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Education and Experience

One year of diagnostic sonography experience preferred. Registry with ARRT and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Society preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification required. Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) American Heart Association Certification required.

Essential Functions:

1. Assist patients in preparation for radiology procedures. Explains procedures to patient/family to gain cooperation and understanding.
2. Perform ultrasound exams using correct positioning, equipment and technical factors.
3. Utilize PACS systems to attain and store radiology images. Ensure patient demographics match electronic radiology order and each image is accounted for.
4. Critique images and complete documentation in PACS network and electronic radiology order to ensure the study is promptly and correctly available for the radiologist to interpret.
5. Utilizes Order Entry System to access orders and complete exams.
6. Obtain patient history, documents patient history and lab work results.
7. Select proper megahertz transducer for examination (i.e. department or part, nature of pathology).
8. Assist Radiologist during physical examination, sonographic examination, or intervention procedures.
9. Clean monitors and maintain ultrasound equipment (i.e. transducer, filter, gel bottles, laundry, log books, etc)
10. Monitor equipment functioning; schedule preventive maintenance/ equipment repairs; report malfunctions to management.
11. Monitor patient flow and adapt schedule according to shifting priorities.
12. Perform on-call duties as needed.
13. Train and assist other sonographers and ultrasound students.
14. Recognize deviations from standard practice/ procedures; initiate immediate action in a crisis or emergency situation, and keep Chief radiologist informed.
15. Order and maintain ultrasound supplies.
16. Participate in the development, implementation and follow-through of departmental quality improvement activities.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.