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Ultrasound Tech.

Mercy Medical Center Merced Merced, California
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The posted compensation range of $51.21- $68.93 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-385548 Employment Type PRN Department Diagnostic Imaging Center Hours/Pay Period 16 Shift Varies Weekly Schedule Sunday - Saturday (0001 - 2359) Remote No Category Radiology
Overview

Mercy Medical Center a Dignity Health member has been building a rich history of care in our community for more than 100 years. We have grown from a small one-story wooden structure into a major healthcare provider with a new 186-bed main campus offering the latest in facility design and technology. Mercy also operates Outpatient Centers a Cancer Center and several rural clinics.Wherever you work throughout our system you will find faces of experience with dedication to high quality personalized care. Joining our 1300 employees 230 physicians and many volunteers you can help carry out our commitment to providing our community with the excellence they have come to associate with Mercy Medical Center.


Responsibilities

The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for the independent operation of ultrasound equipment for the purpose of performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for daily operations of the ultrasound department including managing the patient schedule that includes inpatients, outpatients, and ER patients. The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for producing high quality images of the area of interest based on the available clinical information and the physician order. The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for daily equipment monitoring for performance and initiating calls for service when equipment issues are identified. The Ultrasound Technologist maintains a high standard of medical ethics and is self-motivated to increase the level of understanding and knowledge of disease processes, and new procedures as they evolve. The Ultrasound Technologist should be able to perform their job functions independently, with minimal need for oversite and or correction by leadership. On call services are required.

  • Performs ultrasound procedures for evaluation by the physician. Applies knowledge of ultrasonography to perform studies of major body systems based on age, size, or disorder of patient for evaluation by physician. Consults with referring physicians regarding which types of exams are possible with regard to specific pathological conditions based on age, size or disorder of patient to obtain high quality images. Obtains images of internal organs with ultrasound techniques. Selects the appropriate operating mode based on age, size or disorder of patient.
  • Interacts with coworkers and staff from other departments in a positive manner to deliver quality patient care.
  • Based on the age, disorder, education, psychological needs, and size of the patient, makes adjustments to the type of transducer, patient education, time taken for the procedure, patient restraints, patient comfort.
  • Recognizes abnormal conditions and adjusts recording techniques to obtain appropriate display based on age, size or disorder of patient. Monitors patient condition including pediatric, adult, geriatric and adolescent age groups to preclude adverse reactions. Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality.
  • Checks the patient history to anticipate effects of previous surgery, childbirth and other conditions, which could affect the ultrasonic image of the area of interest. Explains the procedure to the patient so that they understand what is being done. Reviews the pertinent patient clinical history and any current clinical information relative to the procedure to obtain optimum diagnostic outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum:

  • A graduate of a formal diagnostic medical ultrasound program and/or 1 year on the job experience in diagnostic medical ultrasound.
  • Must be registry eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
  • Must gain licensure (ARDMS) in Sonographic principles & instrumentation (SPI) and an additional specialty exam by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within 1 year of hire.
  • Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate from the American Heart Association.

Preferred:

  • Associate degree preferred

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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