Hoag Health System
Ultrasound Tech III : Irvine Women's Health Clinic
Hoag Health System, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Ultrasound Tech III: Irvine Women's Health Clinic
Under the direction of the technical supervisor and medical director, the Ultrasound Technologist III demonstrates competency and proficiency in all skills required to perform all routine and advanced ultrasound procedures as defined by department protocols. All technologists utilize independent judgment and required knowledge to obtain high quality diagnostic ultrasound images. The technologist evaluates the technical quality of the images obtained and prior to submitting to interpreting radiologist. They educate the patient/family about the procedure and report all changes in patient’s status, including initiating emergency response if required. They accurately document patient information in the appropriate hospital systems. Ultrasound Technologist III acts as a resource and assists in the training of less experienced technologists in the department. Assists with quality control duties and monitors/orders supplies for the department(s) as required. Acts as a lead technologist in the absence of the technical supervisor/assistant technical supervisor. Hospital based positions may require call responsibility and rotation to hospital adjacent imaging center locations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education and Experience
Associates degree or higher.
Graduate of an ARDMS approved ultrasound program.
Minimum of five years of experience as an ultrasound technologist, preferably in an acute care setting.
Hospital/OP Imaging locations only: Experience may be considered in lieu of education if licensure and certification requirements are met.
Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs approved program (exception for programs completed prior to 1994).
Cardiology department only: Experience with adult, neonate, and pediatric cardiac ultrasound as well as stress echocardiograms, TEEs, Intra-Operative TEE, and Bicycle Stress Echocardiograms required.
License Required N/A
License Preferred N/A
Certifications Required
BLS
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registered in one or more specialties
Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging: RCSAE: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer – Adult Echo (RDCS) registered
Non-Invasive Vascular Lab: DMSVT: ARDMS-RVT registered
Certifications Preferred Advanced credential in vascular imaging (RVT)
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Qualifications Education and Experience
Associates degree or higher.
Graduate of an ARDMS approved ultrasound program.
Minimum of five years of experience as an ultrasound technologist, preferably in an acute care setting.
Hospital/OP Imaging locations only: Experience may be considered in lieu of education if licensure and certification requirements are met.
Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs approved program (exception for programs completed prior to 1994).
Cardiology department only: Experience with adult, neonate, and pediatric cardiac ultrasound as well as stress echocardiograms, TEEs, Intra-Operative TEE, and Bicycle Stress Echocardiograms required.
License Required N/A
License Preferred N/A
Certifications Required
BLS
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registered in one or more specialties
Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging: RCSAE: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer – Adult Echo (RDCS) registered
Non-Invasive Vascular Lab: DMSVT: ARDMS-RVT registered
Certifications Preferred Advanced credential in vascular imaging (RVT)
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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