Ultrasound Tech

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist/Sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasound imaging, interact with patients, and prepare accurate images for interpretation. The role emphasizes meticulous technique, safety, and clear communication with both patients and physicians.

The position requires an accredited Sonography education and appropriate certifications, with responsibilities including equipment operation, image selection, and patient preparation for scans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of Sonography or CRT licensed (upon hire)
• Basic Life Support - CPR (upon hire)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (upon hire)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (upon hire)
• Registered Cardiac Echo (upon hire)
• Registered Fetal Echo (upon hire)
• Registered Pediatric Echo (upon hire)
• OB/GYN and Abdomen Sonography credentials required (upon hire)

Responsibilities

• Operate Ultrasound equipment and perform a full range of diagnostic procedures.
• Select proper probe to obtain optimal images for radiologist interpretation.
• Troubleshoot equipment to identify potential failures.
• Position and immobilize patients for safe and effective imaging.
• Transmit digital images to the laser camera; report equipment issues promptly.
• Explain procedures and provide compassionate care to patients throughout the imaging process.

Skills

Patient interaction

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Explain procedures

Technical proficiency

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Sonography

CRT License

BLS CPR

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Adult Echo RN/SDU credential

Fetal Echo credential

OB/GYN Sonographer

Abdomen Sonographer

Breast Sonography

Neurosonology

Pediatric Echo

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Ultrasound Technologist (Sonographer), you will utilize advanced sonographic equipment to record detailed images of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses, including unborn fetuses, providing critical visual data for diagnosis and prenatal care. Every day you will directly interact with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, and preparing them for scans. You will meticulously operate sonographic equipment, adjusting settings and patient positions to ensure clear, diagnostic images. You will monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort, select and examine images for pathologies, and present preliminary findings to Physicians. To be successful in this role, you will possess excellent patient service and communication skills, sharp eyesight, and meticulous attention to detail. You will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision‑making skills to effectively capture and interpret sonographic data, ensuring optimal diagnostic support.

• Operation of Ultra Sound Equipment.
• Able to perform a complete array of Diagnostic Ultra Sound Procedures as ordered by a Physician.
• Able to select proper probe to obtain excellent results for Radiologist interpretation.
• Able to trouble shoot equipment in determining possible failure.
• Uses positioning and immobilization devices as appropriate in safe and effective manner
• Transmits digital images to the laser camera for filming. Reports equipment problems in an efficient manner.

Job Requirements

Required:

• High School Graduate, must be a graduate of an accredited school of Sonography or be CRT Licensed., upon hire or
• High School GED, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Breast, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Neurosonology, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer OB/GYN, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Pediatric Sono, upon hire and

Preferred:

• Previous experience in DiagnosticRadiology, upon hire
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Mammography, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Quality Management, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Vascualr Inteventional Rad, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children's Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.

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