Ultrasound Technologist

Company: Pacific Medical Centers
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Providence is calling a Ultrasound Technologist for Per Diem Day Shift to Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA

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We are seeking a Ultrasound Technologist who will be responsible for performing diagnostic Ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician.

In this position you will:

• Perform patient and department assessment
• Participate in goal directed plan based on outcomes
• Implement role based on department and hospital standards
• Participate in evaluating effectiveness of duties
• Participate in identifying patient/significant other learning needs and demonstrate measures to meet these
• Delegate to appropriate team members
• Demonstrate applied knowledge when caring for selected patient populations including care appropriate to the age of patients served
• Demonstrate competency in selected skills including, but not limited to:
• Selecting appropriate transducer and frequency
• Performing ultrasound procedures including abdominal, pelvic, endovaginal, prostate, thyroid, and pregnancy/fetal age
• Charging for exams
• Processing and files film
• Assisting physicians in procedures such as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, renal biopsies, prostate biopsies and cyst aspirations
• Performing duties of Radiologic Technologist (See Radiologic Technologist Job Description)

• Utilizing Universal Precautions

• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice in regards to:
• Attendance, punctuality, and confidentiality
• Positive public relation image and working relationships
• Obtaining necessary knowledge and skill needed to maintain competence

• Completing all mandatory requirements, including annual safety films, CPR, infection control and annual physical

• Participate in the development and attainment of team, department and hospital goals including:
• Attending and participating in team meetings
• Volunteering or accepting assignment for projects

• Mission, vision and team ground rules

• Demonstrate documentation on patient care records and unit forms

Required qualifications for this position include:

• Completion of an AMA approved radiologic technologist training program
• Meet requirements for registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• Certified or registry eligible: American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers
• Ability to deal effectively with many people
• Must be able to prioritize, organize, and coordinate care

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• 2 years experience in Sonography

About the hospital you will serve:

Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California, is part of Providence Health & Services, an integrated, not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, medical clinics, home health services, affiliated services and educational facilities in the western United States. Founded in 1942, Providence Saint John's Health Center enjoys a reputation for clinical excellence across many disciplines.

The 266-bed health center has a medical staff of more than 900 physicians, 1,800 employees and a host of volunteers who share a commitment to providing quality care for all.

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