Ultrasound Tech I

Dignity Health Medical Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group in California is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist (Sonographer) to perform high-quality imaging and patient care. You will operate sonography equipment, prepare patients, and explain procedures prior to scans, ensuring safety and comfort throughout the process.

Responsibilities include selecting diagnostic images, reviewing findings, and communicating preliminary results to physicians, while applying strong technical skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Formal AMA ultrasound technology program completion or equivalent.
• One of several registered sonography credentials listed.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment and adjust settings for clear images.
• Explain procedures and prep patients for scans.
• Provide patient care, safety, and comfort during procedures.
• Select images and present preliminary findings to physicians.
• Demonstrate strong communication and technical accuracy.

Skills

Patient service

Communication

Attention to detail

Technical proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AMA Ultrasound Technology program

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. This position is represented by SEIU-UHW. 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.

• Provides excellent customer service


• Demonstrates technical competence


• Acts with a sense of urgency


• Proactively contributes to organizational excellence


• Demonstrates effective stewardship


• Continuously challenges status quo

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or GED General Studies


• Satisfactory completion of a formal AMA school of Ultrasound Technology or equivalent to an AMA Technologic program. Determination made by CHWMFH.R. department in conjunction with the American Diagnostic Medical Sonographers


• One of the following: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Registered Cardiac Electr, Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography, or Registered Vascular Technologist


• Basic Life Support - CPR (AHA BLS)

Preferred

• One (1) year experience as an Ultrasound Technician is preferred


• Six (6) months experience in Abdomen, OB, Vascular, small parts environment is preferred

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

Dignity Health Advanced Imaging, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, provides cutting-edge diagnostic imaging services at 23 locations across Redding, Santa Cruz, Sacramento, Woodland. Our team of 160 staff members work with our specialty trained and board certified radiologists to provide high quality care to our patients. The locations perform more than 175,000 exams annually with the goal of providing top quality imaging, compassionate care, and timely service with a smile.

One Community. One Mission. One California