Ultrasound Technologist Per Diem Days

Kindred Hospital Riverside is a 40-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and one negative pressure room.

We are located about 20 miles south east of downtown Riverside, in Perris; with easy driving access to a number of restaurants, grocers and shops.

Produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recording of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs by performing the following duties.

• Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures of specified body areas by properly positioning patients and locating/scanning areas for interpretation as directed by the physician or radiologist.
• Explains procedures to patients and/or family members ensuring cooperation and optimum test results and to reduce anxiety.
• Develops film using automatic film processing equipment and assembles all necessary patient information (i.e., history and past films/records). Delivers to Radiologist/Physician for interpretation/review following established procedures.
• Prepares or cleans patient rooms by changing linens, stocking supplies, wiping off tables and cleaning equipment, ensuring an efficient and clean working environment.
• Assist physicians with such procedures as needle biopsies, renal biopsies, etc. by scanning patient, marking patient’s body, and determining angle of puncture as requested.
• Schedules patients as needed and ensures patients receive adequate service.
• Maintains patient information by purging or updating patient film jackets and/or filing reports or film files to ensure accurate patient records.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment by performing scheduled cleanings/tests and documents results. Contacts service personnel and notifies supervision of malfunctioning equipment.
• Performs other related duties as directed to support the achievement of established goals and objectives.

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Interpersonal communication skills in order to effectively instruct patients and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

$32.02 - $39.81/Hr

• Scion Health has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) graduate of an accredited Ultrasound or Radiologic Technology program (required)
• Associate’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Radiologic Technology (preferred)

• (S) ARDMS or ARRT – Sonography or equivalent credential (RDMS or CCI) Upon Hire or within facility-specified timeframe (required)

• 1+ years clinical experience in diagnostic ultrasound imaging (preferred)
• Prior experience in a hospital or acute care setting (preferred)