Tech - Ultrasound

Come and join the RMC Family! We have been in the community since 1935. Our mission is to provide comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region. Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Quality Healthcare is our passion;

improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare.

• Assist patients in preparation for radiology procedures. Explain procedures to patient/family to gain cooperation and understanding.
• Perform ultrasound exams using correct positioning, equipment and technical factors.
• Utilize PACS systems to attain and store radiology images. Ensure patient demographics match electronic radiology order and each image is accounted for.
• Critique images and complete documentation in PACS network and electronic radiology order to ensure the study is promptly and correctly available for the radiologist to interpret.
• Utilize Order Entry System to access orders and complete exams.
• Obtain patient history, document patient history and lab work results.
• Select proper megahertz transducer for examination (i.e., department or part, nature of pathology).
• Assist Radiologist during physical examination, sonographic examination, or intervention procedures.
• Clean monitors and maintain ultrasound equipment (i.e., transducer, filter, gel bottles, laundry, log books, etc).
• Monitor equipment functioning; schedule preventive maintenance/ equipment repairs; report malfunctions to management.
• Monitor patient flow and adapt schedule according to shifting priorities.
• Perform on-call duties as needed.
• Train and assist other sonographers and ultrasound students.
• Recognize deviations from standard practice/procedures; initiate immediate action in a crisis or emergency situation, and keep Chief radiologist informed.
• Order and maintain ultrasound supplies.
• Participate in the development, implementation and follow-through of departmental quality improvement activities.

Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures at a professional level. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment. Travel to other sites may be required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Monday
- Friday 7:00AM- 3:30PM

One year of diagnostic sonography experience preferred. Registry with ARRT and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Society preferred.

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification required. Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) American Heart Association Certification required.

Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable.

Note:

(other duties may be assigned, deleted or changed at any time, at the discretion of management, formally, or informally, either verbally or in writing).

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

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