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Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Ultrasound Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 10

Part-timeMarysville, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A diploma or certificate from an ultrasound college or school is required.
For ACR-accredited sites in California and Hawaii, sonographers must hold current registration or certification in Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics (OB), or Vascular (RVT) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography; hold Cardiovascular Credentialing International Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI-RVS) certification; or hold American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Sonography (S) or Vascular Sonography (VS) registration within one year of hire. Multiple areas are preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasonic diagnostic procedures in accordance with accepted protocols as directed by physicians.
Use ultrasound equipment to direct high-frequency sound waves to a prescribed area of the patient's body and capture quality images describing the composition, shape, and motion of tissues, organs, vessels, and pathology.
Summarize, document, verify, and present images, findings, calculations, and measurements to physicians for diagnoses, while adhering to ultrasonic diagnostic procedures, precautions, and standards.
Provide direct patient care, including assessing patient condition and ability to cooperate; positioning patients and equipment; preparing patients for procedures; continually monitoring and recording vital signs; observing for reactions and signs of impending complications; and intervening as needed.
Maintain accurate records, files, and billing information, and protect the integrity of patient medical images and data in accordance with HIPAA and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
Prepare rooms and patients for subsequent ultrasound procedures.
Verify equipment operational status before daily use.
Supervise and mentor ultrasound personnel.
Maintain equipment.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas. The allure of Marysville's community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary:

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.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

Diploma/certificate from an Ultrasound college/school: Required

Licenses/Certifications:

ACR Accredited Sites: All 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 (with multiple areas Preferred)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

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

Essential Functions:

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.
Maintains accurate records, files and billing information. Ensures the integrity of patient medical images and data while adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
Prepares rooms and patients for subsequent ultrasound procedures.
Verifies operational status of equipment prior to daily utilization.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $52.62 to $72.18. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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