Ultrasound Tech

Founded in 1926 Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Glendale California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including its award winning heart center the colorectal surgery institute a gastrointestinal program and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/glendalememorial for more information.

About this Opportunity:

Performs duties in support of and in compliance with the performance improvement plan TJC and other licensing accrediting and regulatory agencies (for patients of all ages). Through the use of accepted techniques and practices provides high quality diagnostic ultrasound studies as follows:

General Ultrasound: Performs ultrasound exams to include Abdominal Obstetrical Gynecological small parts cranial spinal external and endocavity procedures and prostates. Performs breast imaging as needed in the Breast Center including diagnostic studies and biopsy. Aides with ultrasound guided procedures to include Para and Thoracentesis Biopsy of various parts. Provides and documents technical findings and preliminary observations within the scope of practice as set by department policies ARDMS and the ACR.

Non-Invasive Vascular Ultrasound: Performs non-invasive vascular examinations to include carotid duplex scans arterial imaging and Doppler of the upper and lower extremities abdominal vascular studies and venous imaging and Doppler of the upper and lower extremities. Aides with ultrasound guided procedures to include surgical vascular studies and Biopsy of various parts. Provides and documents technical findings and preliminary observations within the scope of practice as set by department policies ARDMS and the ACR. Communicates effectively with ancillary areas and internal staff. Able to evaluate coordinates and executes responsibilities under pressure situations. Has the initiative to resolve customer problems by self and involve supervisors as necessary. Provides professional and quality care to patients from neonates to geriatrics while following hospital policies procedures and standards. Assists in mentoring and training students involved in associated teaching programs. Performs other related job duties as assigned or requested. The above statements reflect the major functions considered necessary to describe the principle content of the job. They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements exams or duties that may be inherent in the job.

• One (1) year or more years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist in a full service Diagnostic Imaging (Ultrasound) Department.
• Graduation from an approved school for Ultrasonography.
• Associate Degree. Bachelor Degree in Ultrasonography Healthcare Administration Business or related field preferred.
• Computer skills for operating within RIS/HIS/PACS medical terminology and good communication skills.
• Ability to successfully complete job related communication and arithmetic.
• Current ARDMS and / or RVT Certification Required
• Current Basic Life Support card

This position is represented by CHEU