Ultrasound Tech I

Dignity Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in California seeks an Ultrasound Technologist (Sonographer) to perform detailed sonographic imaging, including obstetric studies, for prenatal and diagnostic care. You will interact with patients, explain procedures, and prepare them for scans while ensuring comfort and safety.

You will operate advanced equipment, adjust settings, select optimal images, and present preliminary findings to physicians.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• AMA ultrasound program or equivalent required.
• One of RDMS/Cardiac/VC/echo credentials listed required.
• BLS CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment to obtain diagnostic images.
• Explain procedures and prepare patients for scans.
• Monitor patient safety and comfort during imaging.
• Analyze images for quality and potential findings; present preliminary findings to physicians.
• Maintain clean, organized equipment and records.

Skills

Customer service

Technical competence

Urgency

Organizational excellence

Stewardship

Continuous improvement

Education

High school/GED

AMA ultrasound program

Registered Sonographer or related credential

BLS CPR

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.

• 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

Pay Range

$55.36 - $64.18 /hour