Ultrasound Technologist Per Diem Days

Kindred; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Riverside is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform two-dimensional ultrasonic imaging to aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment planning. The role involves explaining procedures to patients, preparing films, and maintaining equipment within a 40-bed long-term acute care facility in Perris, CA.

Responsibilities include scheduling patients, updating records, and ensuring clean, safe operation of ultrasound systems in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• 1+ years clinical ultrasound experience preferred.
• Prior hospital or acute care setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound diagnostic procedures of specified body areas as directed by physician or radiologist.
• Explains procedures to patients and family to ensure cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Develops films and assembles patient information for interpretation by radiologist/physician.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and schedules maintenance as needed.
• Assists physicians with procedures by scanning and marking sites as requested.
• Maintains patient records and film jackets to ensure accurate documentation.
• Ensures a clean and efficient work environment and adheres to safety protocols.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Postsecondary certificate/diploma in Ultrasound

Associate’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Radiologic Technology

ARDMS or ARRT Sonography credential

Job description

Kindred Hospital Riverside is a 40-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and one negative pressure room. We are located about 20 miles south east of downtown Riverside, in Perris; with easy driving access to a number of restaurants, grocers and shops.

Job Summary

Produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recording of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions

• Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures of specified body areas by properly positioning patients and locating/scanning areas for interpretation as directed by the physician or radiologist.
• Explains procedures to patients and/or family members ensuring cooperation and optimum test results and to reduce anxiety.
• Develops film using automatic film processing equipment and assembles all necessary patient information (i.e., history and past films/records). Delivers to Radiologist/Physician for interpretation/review following established procedures.
• Prepares or cleans patient rooms by changing linens, stocking supplies, wiping off tables and cleaning equipment, ensuring an efficient and clean working environment.
• Assist physicians with such procedures as needle biopsies, renal biopsies, etc. by scanning patient, marking patient’s body, and determining angle of puncture as requested.
• Schedules patients as needed and ensures patients receive adequate service.
• Maintains patient information by purging or updating patient film jackets and/or filing reports or film files to ensure accurate patient records.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment by performing scheduled cleanings/tests and documents results. Contacts service personnel and notifies supervision of malfunctioning equipment.
• Performs other related duties as directed to support the achievement of established goals and objectives.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Interpersonal communication skills in order to effectively instruct patients and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pay range

$32.02 - $39.81/Hr

Benefits

• ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) graduate of an accredited Ultrasound or Radiologic Technology program (required)
• Associate’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Radiologic Technology (preferred)

Licenses / Certifications

• (S) ARDMS or ARRT – Sonography or equivalent credential (RDMS or CCI) Upon Hire or within facility-specified timeframe (required)

Experience

• 1+ years clinical experience in diagnostic ultrasound imaging (preferred)
• Prior experience in a hospital or acute care setting (preferred)