Sonographer 2, Maternal Fetal
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Job Location:
Visalia, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
*All positions located in Visalia CA
We are looking for a passionate sonographer to join our growing diagnostics team! As a Sonographer 2 you will be at the forefront of cutting-edge medical care and state-of-the-art medical imaging resources at our Community Health Partner offices. Community Health Partners part of Community Health System helps primary care physicians and specialists manage their practices. From selecting the appropriate equipment in examining our patients to producing images of internal organs maintaining accurate records providing assistance and clinical oversight to sonography students you will be integral to the high level of care we provide our patients.
Because we know our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with our incredible staff we provide excellent benefits. On top of competitive pay hearty retirement plans and other core benefits we provide extras like free concierge services to run your errands while you work on-demand well-being a free employee gym with free personal training and more.
Your Career at Community Opportunity. Challenge. Growth.
Responsibilities
In your role you will:
- Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infection prevention sterilization and patient safety protocols policies and procedures.
- Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information. Reload prior exams for comparison.
- Explain the examination process to the patient. Instruct and assist the patient in assuming the physical position for examination and throughout the procedure.
- Assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
- Select a transducer and adjust the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined the depth of field and other specifications of test. Move transducer over a specified area of the body and observe sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
- Fulfill prerequisite of American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) the American Registry of Radiologic
- Technologists (ARRT) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification required
Experience
- 1 year of clinical experience in diagnostic medical sonography and ability to demonstrate required competency required
- Demonstrated ability to perform all exams based on facility requirements required
Licenses and Certifications
- BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
Department Specific Requirements
- General Sonographer in Medical Imaging
- One of the following is required
- RDMS(AB) - ARDMS RDMS Abdomen
- RDMS(OB) - ARDMS RDMS OB/GYN
- RVT - ARDMS Registered Vascular Tech
- ARRT(S) - ARRT Sonography
- ARRT(VS) - ARRT Vascular Sonography
- RVS - CCI Registered Vascular Specialist
Click HERE to learn more about our awesome benefits offerings as well!
Disclaimers
Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
If any bonuses are noted they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.
Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Sonography
- Pediatrics Experience
- Medical Imaging
- Catheterization
- Epic
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
Community Health System provides a world of opportunities for professional growth and personal advancement. You love what you do, now love where you do it!
