Ultrasound Technologist-St. Helena-CA-19201-Pay Negotiable

Talented Medical Solutions; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasonic diagnostic procedures and generate quality images for physician review.

The role includes direct patient care, maintaining equipment, and supervising ultrasound staff. Requirements include a diploma/certificate in ultrasound and ARDMS/CCI/ARRT registration within one year of hire, plus BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Diploma/certificate from an Ultrasound college/school is required.
• Certification/registration by ARDMS/CCI/ARRT within one year of hire is required (CA/HI preferred with multiple areas).
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Operates ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality images of tissues, organs, vessels and pathology.
• Summarizes, documents, and presents images and measurements to physicians.
• Ensures adherence to ultrasonic diagnostic procedures and safety standards.
• Provides direct patient care, assessing condition and cooperation.
• Positions patients and equipment, prepares for procedures, and monitors vital signs.

Skills

Mentoring

Patient care

Image quality

Education

Diploma/certificate from Ultrasound college/school

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Ultrasound Technologist

Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures in accordance with accepted protocols as directed by physicians. Produces images of internal body tissues in order to diagnose and monitor a variety of conditions such as heart disease, pregnancy and cancer. Supervises and mentors ultrasound personnel. Maintains equipment.

Education & Experience

• Diploma/certificate from an Ultrasound college/school (Required)

Licenses & Certifications

• ACR Accredited Sites: sonographers must be certified and currently registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification in Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics (OB) or Vascular (RVT); or Cardiovascular Credentialing International Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI-RVS); or Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Sonography (S) or (VS) within one year of hire (Required in CA and HI (Preferred with multiple areas))


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)


• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or CCI Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI RVS) or ARRT-Vascular Sonography (ARRT-VS) or ARRT-Sonography (ARRT-S) (Required)

Key Responsibilities

• Uses ultrasound equipment to direct high-frequency sound waves to a prescribed area of the patient's body and capture quality images that describe the composition, shape and motion of tissues, organs, vessels and pathology.


• Summarizes, documents, verifies and presents images, findings, calculations and measurements to physicians for diagnoses.


• Adheres to ultrasonic diagnostic procedures, precautions and standards.


• Provides direct patient care, including assessing patient condition and ability to cooperate.


• Positions patients and equipment, prepares patients for procedures and continually monitors and records vital signs.


• Observes for reactions and signs of impending complications and intervening as needed.