Ultrasound Technologist I: Irvine Ultrasound

Hoag Health System; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Irvine, CA seeks an Ultrasound Technologist I to perform level I routine ultrasound procedures under supervision, obtain high-quality images, and document patient information in hospital systems. Call rotations may be required at imaging centers.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree or higher, ARDMS certification, BLS, and RVT registry eligibility; one year of experience is preferred but new grads may be considered.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher required.
• Graduate of an ARDMS approved ultrasound program.
• Minimum one year of experience preferred but will consider new grads.

Responsibilities

• Perform level I routine ultrasound procedures as defined by department protocols.
• Obtain high quality diagnostic ultrasound images.
• Evaluate technical quality of images prior to interpretation.
• Educate patient/family about procedures and document patient information.
• May require call responsibility and rotation to imaging center locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Quality assessment

Patient education

Education

Associates degree or higher

ARDMS approved ultrasound program

Minimum one year experience preferred

Tools

BLS

ARDMS registered

RVT registry eligible

Job description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the technical supervisor and medical director, the Ultrasound Technologist I demonstrates competency and proficiency in all skills required to perform level I routine ultrasound procedures as defined by department protocols. All technologists utilize independent judgment and required knowledge to obtain high quality diagnostic ultrasound images. The technologist competently evaluates the technical quality of the images obtained and prior to submitting to interpreting radiologist. They educate the patient/family about the procedure and report all changes in patient’s status, including initiating emergency response if required. They accurately document patient information in the appropriate hospital systems. Hospital based positions may require call responsibility and rotation to hospital adjacent imaging center locations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the technical supervisor and medical director, the Ultrasound Technologist I demonstrates competency and proficiency in all skills required to perform level I routine ultrasound procedures as defined by department protocols. All technologists utilize independent judgment and required knowledge to obtain high quality diagnostic ultrasound images. The technologist competently evaluates the technical quality of the images obtained and prior to submitting to interpreting radiologist. They educate the patient/family about the procedure and report all changes in patient’s status, including initiating emergency response if required. They accurately document patient information in the appropriate hospital systems. Hospital based positions may require call responsibility and rotation to hospital adjacent imaging center locations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associates degree or higher.
• Graduate of an ARDMS approved ultrasound program.
• Minimum one year of experience is preferred but will consider new grads.

Hospital/OP Imaging locations only:

Experience may be considered in lieu of education if licensure and certification requirements are met. Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs approved program (exception for programs completed prior to 1994).

Certifications Required

• BLS
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registered in one or more specialties
• Non-Invasive Vascular Lab: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS - RVT registered, or registry eligible, to be completed within the first year of employment.

Certifications Preferred

Advanced credential in vascular imaging (RVT)

About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ .

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.