OverviewCVP is seeking Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologists to provide comprehensive ultrasound imaging services for our Nation's Veterans at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. You'll perform complex ultrasound examinations as part of a medical team, supporting critical diagnostic services for Veterans' healthcare needs.
As a Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist, you will perform highly complex ultrasound examinations under the general direction of supervising Radiologists. You'll work with advanced imaging equipment and technology to provide critical diagnostic information that supports Veterans' medical care.
Responsibilities
- Perform highly complex ultrasound examinations under general direction of supervising Radiologists
- Set up ultrasound rooms ensuring sterile supplies, materials, and required equipment are present and properly arranged
- Operate ultrasound equipment with familiarity with GE systems, utilizing appropriate protocols and technical factors
- Provide portable ultrasound services throughout the medical center and verify patient identity using appropriate patient identifiers
- Archive and document procedures with proper image annotation, evaluation, and labeling for optimal demonstration of pathology
- Send daily start/end time and workload emails to designated VA address and maintain accurate documentation in Electronic Health Records
Qualifications
- Completion of accredited sonography/ultrasound program
- Current certification by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (renewed every 2 years)
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Familiarity with GE equipment and Philips IntelliSpace PACS highly desirable
- Strong patient care and communication skills
- Ability to work independently under general supervision
- Physical ability to assist patients and operate specialized equipment
- US Citizenship required for background investigation
Shift
Work schedule is 0800-1630, Monday-Friday
Must be flexible for rotating shifts on weekends, on-call, and holidays as needed
Position Pays:
- Hourly Pay: $73.00/hr
- Health & Wellness (H&W): $5.09/hr (H&W will be prorated based on enrollment in the benefits offered, including automatic enrollment in employer-paid plans)
Location
- San Francisco VAMC, 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121
