Ultrasound Tech

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound imaging, including obstetric scans, while ensuring patient safety and comfort. You will interact with patients, explain procedures, and capture high-quality images for diagnostic review.

The ideal candidate holds ARDMS certification, CPR, and a relevant degree; a Bachelor's in Ultrasonography or related field plus 1+ year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimal education as required by ARDMS.
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients and prepare them for scans.
• Operate and adjust ultrasound equipment for clear diagnostic images.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during examinations.
• Report and discuss preliminary findings with physicians.
• Maintain awareness of departmental operations and safety standards.

Skills

Patient interaction

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Strong technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ultrasonography

ARDMS certification

CPR certification (BLS)

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.

• Individual Performance
• Meets annual competency requirement prior to evaluation date.
• Demonstrates through actions a focus on the care and safety of patients having Ultrasound exams.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in the performance of all general Ultrasound procedures.
• Exercises tact, sympathy and professionalism in dealing with patients and relatives in all age groups from pediatric to geriatric.
• Keeps management staff fully informed of all issues relating to departmental operations

Job Requirements

Required

• Minimal education as required by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Preferred

• Bachelors Degree in Ultrasonography, Healthcare Administration, Business or related field and One (1) year or more as an Ultrasound Technologist in a full service Diagnostic Imaging (Ultrasound) department

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. One Community. One Mission. One California