Sonographer
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Overview
Dignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.
Dignity Health Advanced Imaging a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation provides cutting-edge diagnostic imaging services at 23 locations across Redding Santa Cruz Sacramento Woodland. Our team of 160 staff members work with our specialty trained and board certified radiologists to provide high quality care to our patients. The locations perform more than 175000 exams annually with the goal of providing top quality imaging compassionate care and timely service with a smile.
Responsibilities
The Ultrasound Technologist position is responsible for knowing his/her professional scope of practice as defined by the California Business and Professional Code and for satisfactorily completing the Dignity Health Medical Foundation orientation period that includes demonstrating skills and behaviors that meet a fully competent level of performance.
Ultrasound Technologists maintain a clean organized and safe environment and performs patient care services under the supervision of the radiologists Chief Tech and management. This includes assisting in prepping patients for examinations x-rays and procedures relaying instructions from the radiologist or physician to a patient or authorized person and collecting patient data documenting patient concerns patient messages and care provided to the patient in the patients medical record for the radiologist and physicians review and performing diagnostic medical sonograms.
May be required to occasionally work at other locations within the Greater Sacramento Area as needed
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma.
- Completion of accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology program.
- AHA BLS
- ARDMS
- Skills:
to properly position patients to provide quality imaging.
to troubleshoot equipment operation and perform simple adjustments.
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients medical staff management and peers.
organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage interactions with difficult people.
telephone skills.
for excellence in the care of patients and provision of timely and quality service.
computer skills.
- Other Requirements and responsibilities:
of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology to sufficiently pinpoint area of imaging.
of ultrasound equipment and testing.
of safety hazards common to sonography including equipment body mechanics and patient movement.
to multi-task efficiently and effectively and cope effectively in a fast paced environment.
be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.
to communicate effectively in the English language in person by telephone and in writing.
adherence to all policies and procedures including standards for safety attendance punctuality and personal appearance.
current CPR. Maintains continual Educational Units.
accurate records as directed.
confidentiality of sensitive information.
as a team member within DI and all other departments.
work processes as required.
other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of one year of Ultrasonography experience preferred.
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