Ultrasound Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA seeks an Ultrasound Tech to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams and support accurate diagnoses and patient care.

You will prepare patients, acquire and process images, document findings, and collaborate with radiologists while maintaining equipment and ensuring safety and quality. ARDMS ultrasound program graduate with OB certification and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved ARDMS Ultrasound Program.
• 1-3 years full time work experience as a sonographer in an acute care environment.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (OB).
• Basic Life Support - CPR.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations and provide essential imaging for patient care.
• Prepare patients, acquire and process optimal images, and document pathology.
• Maintain and calibrate ultrasound equipment while adhering to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with radiologists and verify procedures completed.

Skills

Ultrasound

ARDMS

CPR

Education

ARDMS Ultrasound Program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Ultrasound Tech, you will perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations, providing essential imaging for accurate diagnoses and patient care.

Every day you will perform diverse ultrasound procedures on various patient populations, using advanced equipment. You'll prepare patients, acquire/process optimal images, recognize/document pathology, and provide preliminary findings. Maintaining equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and collaborating with radiologists are key.

To be successful, you will possess strong technical proficiency in ultrasound, a deep understanding of anatomy/physiology/pathology, and meticulous attention to detail. Excellent communication for patient/team interaction and a commitment to diagnostic accuracy/patient safety are essential.

• Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform tasks, skills, duties, procedures and responsibilities according to Medical Center Policy and Procedure. Including, but not limited to:
• Demonstrates ability to assess/interpret age‑specific data.
• Maintains current BCLS‑C, ARDMS (if applicable)
• Demonstrates a strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Identifies all patients and ensures appropriate examination is performed.
• Consistently verifies all procedures as soon as they are completed.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an approved ARDMS Ultrasound Program.
• 1-3 years full time work experience as a sonographer in an acute care environment
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (OB)
• Basic Life Support - CPR

Preference

• Ultrasound experience in a perinatology/MFM clinic.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1923, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, and orthopedics. Additionally, St. Mary Medical Center 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 received a Healthgrades 5-Star Award for Heart Failure in 2026. One Community. One Mission. One California