Ultrasound Tech

CommonSpirit Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center in San Bernardino, CA, seeks an Ultrasound Tech to perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations and provide essential imaging for accurate diagnoses and patient care.

You will prepare patients, acquire and process images, and communicate preliminary findings to radiologists, while maintaining equipment and safety standards. The role requires ultrasound proficiency, strong knowledge of anatomy/physiology/pathology, and meticulous attention

Qualifications

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer credential required (RDMS or RVT).
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations and provide essential imaging for accurate diagnoses.
• Prepare patients, acquire and process images, and provide preliminary findings to radiologists.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and adhere to safety protocols.
• Demonstrate excellent communication with patients and the health team; ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Demonstrate AIDET principles and professional patient interactions; transport patients as needed.

Skills

Ultrasound proficiency

Anatomy knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Patient safety

Education

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or RVT

Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification

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 in this role, you must 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.

• Is a role model for the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort, i.e. demonstrates AIDET principles when interacting with customers, subordinates and colleagues.
• Patient Satisfaction: Is a role model for the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort, i.e. demonstrates AIDET principles when interacting with customers, subordinates and colleagues.
• Transports patients to the ultrasound department utilizing safe equipment transportation protocols.
• Demonstrates good customer service skills by greeting the patient, introducing himself / herself, explaining the procedure and following up on all reasonable customer requests. Practices age-specific sensitivity.
• Interviews the patient for pertinent medical history, assesses the patients learning abilities, reviews the patient's chart or physician's order and obtains consents on patient prior to performing imaging procedures as required.
• Transfers patients to the ultrasound table or transportation device utilizing proper body mechanics, appropriate equipment and safe patient handling methods. Implements age-specific safeguards as appropriate.

Job Requirements

Required

• Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in at least one area
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
• Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• One year experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer in a hospital/clinic setting or Ultrasound student with clinical training at SBMC

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1928, Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, stroke care and orthopedics. Additionally, St.Bernardine Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was recently awarded AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was named one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery in 2026.

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