Ultrasound Tech

St Bernardine Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernardine Medical Center in San Bernardino, CA seeks an Ultrasound Tech to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams with advanced equipment, prepare patients, acquire images and provide preliminary findings.

You will maintain equipment, adhere to safety protocols, and collaborate with radiologists to ensure accuracy and patient safety. Candidates must be a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in at least one area, hold RDMS, and have CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in at least one area.
• RDMS certification or equivalent credential.
• Basic Life Support - CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations on diverse patient populations using advanced equipment.
• Prepare patients, acquire and process images, and document preliminary findings.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to safety protocols; collaborate with radiologists.
• Demonstrate patient-centered communication and age-appropriate care.
• Transport and assist patients as needed, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Explain procedures and follow up on reasonable patient requests.

Skills

RDMS

Registered Sonographer

CPR Certified

Patient Care

Education

Certification in Sonography

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

RVT Certification (preferred)

Job description

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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

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