Appcast

Ultrasound Technologist II : Irvine Ultrasound

Appcast • $75K — $95K *
Irvine, CA 92620In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates degree or higher from an ARDMS approved program.
  • Minimum of three years experience as an ultrasound technologist, preferably in acute care.
  • May consider experience in lieu of education if certifications are met.
  • Experience with adult, neonate, and pediatric cardiac ultrasound for cardiology roles preferred.
  • BLS certification required.
  • ARDMS registered in one or more specialties required.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate proficiency in performing routine and advanced ultrasound procedures.
  • Evaluate the technical quality of ultrasound images prior to submission.
  • Educate patients and families about the ultrasound procedure.
  • Initiate emergency response if there are changes in patient status.
  • Accurately document patient information in hospital systems.
  • Act as a resource for less experienced technologists.
  • Be available for call responsibility and rotation to imaging center locations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
  • Paid time off and holiday pay.
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
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.

This position is requires full-time night (graveyard) shift availability.

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).
  • Cardiology department only: Experience with adult, neonate, and pediatric cardiac ultrasound as well as stress echocardiograms, TEEs, and Intra-Operative TEE preferred. Experience with Bicycle Stress Echocardiograms preferred.

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, Or RCS: Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Adult Echo
  • Non-Invasive Vascular Lab: DMSVT: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS-RVT) registered.

Certifications Preferred:

Advanced credential in vascular imaging (RVT)

About Appcast

Appcast is a global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology. More than just a job board, Appcast?s programmatic recruitment advertising exchange connects employers and job seekers through real-time bidding and automatic job ad optimization. Appcast?s proprietary technology and advanced data analysis tools enable employers to source and hire top talent quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Appcast is headquartered in Lebanon, New Hampshire, with offices in Boston, New York City, San Francisco, London, Manchester, and Budapest.
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Size
200 employees
Industry
Staffing
Founded
2014
* Ladders Estimates

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