Minimum of three years of experience as an ultrasound technologist, preferably in an acute care setting.
Experience may substitute for education if licensure and certification requirements are met.
BLS certification required; ARDMS registration in one or more specialties required.
Responsibilities
Perform level I routine and level II advanced ultrasound procedures as per department protocols.
Utilize independent judgment to obtain high-quality diagnostic ultrasound images.
Evaluate the technical quality of images before submission to the interpreting radiologist.
Educate patients and families about ultrasound procedures and report any changes in patient status.
Document patient information accurately in hospital systems.
Act as a resource for less experienced technologists in the department.
Respond to on-call duties, including troubleshooting and providing services off-site as needed.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment.
Potential for professional development and mentorship opportunities.
Involvement in advanced ultrasound procedures and technologies.
Participation in a collaborative healthcare team.
Flexible scheduling with on-call responsibilities.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the technical supervisor and medical director, the Ultrasound Technologist II demonstrates competency and proficiency in all skills required to perform level I routine and level II 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 competently 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 II acts as a resource to less experience technologists in the department. Hospital based positions may require call responsibility and rotation to hospital adjacent imaging center locations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Cardiology department only: On-call employees are required to respond to call within 15 minutes, troubleshoot problem, provide services off-site as needed and be available to provide services on-site as needed within 1 ½ hours of being called to respond.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Associates degree or higher.
Graduate of an ARDMS approved ultrasound program.
Minimum of three 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 of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs approved program (exception for programs completed prior to 1994).
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 Vascular Lab: DMSVT: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS-RVT) registered.
Certifications Preferred:
Advanced credential in vascular imaging (RVT)
About Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a non-profit hospital located in Newport Beach, California. It was founded in 1952 and has since grown to become one of the largest hospitals in Orange County. Hoag offers a wide range of medical services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurosciences, women's health, and orthopedics. The hospital is known for its commitment to patient-centered care and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its quality of care.
