Ultrasound Technician 2

ABOUT MARINHEALTH
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MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others. 

Company:

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range:

$74.88 - $98.73

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Job Description Summary:

Provides Diagnostic Ultrasound examinations to patients under the general supervision of the Medical Chief of Radiology. The Ultrasound Tech I is a sonographer who possesses one (1) RDMS (Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) board certification (options: Abdomen or OB/GYN). The Ultrasound Tech II is a sonographer who possesses two (2) RDMS board certifications (options: Abdomen, OB/GYN, Pediatric). The job requires that the Ultrasound Tech exercise mature and independent judgment. Ultrasound Tech may be assigned duties of an instructor in areas of demonstrated expertise.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

Job Specifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• An Associate of Science (A.S.) degree is highly desirable

Experience:

• For Ultrasound Tech I, no experience as a paid Ultrasound Tech is required. Clinical student internship experience as part of accredited training program is required.

• For Ultrasound Tech II, two years full time experience as a paid Ultrasound Tech in an acute care facility is required. Ability to competently perform all the examinations listed in the job summary.

License and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.

• Reg Diag Medical Sonographer (RDMS) specified at hire.

• Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) required within 30 days of hire.

Prerequisite Skills:

• Technical ability to perform all diagnostic Ultrasound examinations as outlined in the MGH Diagnostic Imaging Services department policy and procedure manual

• Ability to interact with general public, clients, staff and referring physicians with diplomacy, tact and goodwill

• Able to communicate effectively with patients who are under stress

• Ability to participate in department team quality improvement activities

Primary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria):

• (X) Infants: Birth up to 1 year

• (X) Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years

• (X) Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years

• (X) School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years

• (X) Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years

• (X) Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years

• (X) Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years

• (X) Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years

• (X) Late, Late Adults: 80 years and up

Employee in this position must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned area.
 

Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance):
Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Essential (Not Modifiable)

• Reviews patient medical history and results of previous diagnostic studies. Integrates knowledge of patient history with examination to be performed

• Competently performs all sonographic examinations as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual

• Selects appropriate equipment to perform exam. Selects appropriate technical factors to optimize image quality. Records images with proper patient identification. Records images on film and other archival media. Annotates images accurately

• Sends results to Radiologist for medical interpretation. May discuss findings with Radiologists for optimal interpretation

• Assists Radiologists with performance of Invasive Procedures. Performs first aid as necessary

• Effectively explains exam to patient in order to elicit cooperation and reduce apprehension. Assists patient in positioning for optimal exam results

• Competently uses universal precautions when working with patients in isolation status and in sterile surgery. Practices sterile technique as required. Prevents cross contamination. Maintains a clean procedure area. Cleans equipment as needed

• Attends and participates in department meetings

• Provides for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patient while performing ultrasound examinations

• Ability to accurately troubleshoot ultrasound equipment in order to knowledgeably communicate need for repair to service personnel. Reports equipment failure to Lead Sonographer or Director of Imaging in order to expedite repair and plan for appropriate patient triage. Keeps orderly equipment repair logbooks

• Uses effective critical thinking skills in order to implement alternative methods when problems arise so that satisfactory solutions are achieved

• Knowledgeable about equipment down time procedures for Radiology Information System

• Effectively schedules and prioritizes work assignments for maximum productivity

• Effectively responds to emergency situations. Able to integrate emergency work into regularly scheduled responsibilities

• Accurately uses hospital information system to process patient information

• Attends continuing education in order to maintain certification, licensure, and accreditation and clinical competencies

• Constantly promotes a positive and professional image in the hospital

• Performs special projects at the request of Radiological Technologist III or Director, Cardiovascular/Neurovascular Services

Secondary (Modifiable)

• Secures supplies and keeps exam room stock up to par level

• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Accommodation:

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or [email protected].

C.A.R.E.S. Standards:

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations:

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation:

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.