Ultrasound Tech

St-Josephs-Medical-Center; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA seeks an Ultrasound Tech to perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations across diverse patient populations. You will prepare patients, acquire images, recognize pathology, and provide preliminary findings while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

Collaboration with radiologists is essential. Requirements include completion of an Ultrasound Training Program, less than 1 year of clinical experience, and CPR.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Ultrasound Training Program.
• Less than 1 year of clinical experience/training.
• Basic Life Support - CPR.
• Preferred: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations on diverse patient populations.
• Prepare patients and acquire/process optimal ultrasound images.
• Recognize and document pathology; provide preliminary findings.
• Maintain and calibrate ultrasound equipment; ensure safety protocols.
• Collaborate with radiologists to support diagnostic accuracy.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Team communication

Education

Ultrasound Training Program Certificate

Tools

Ultrasound machine

CPR (Basic Life Support)

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.

• Assures that the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained.


• Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.


• Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.


• Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive.


• Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified.


• Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee.

Job Requirements

Required

• Completion of a formal UltrasoundTraining Program, upon hire and


• Less than 1 year clinical experience/training, upon hire


• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and

Preferred

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph's 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 named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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