Ultrasound Technologist - $46-69 per hour at Stability Direct

Stability Direct is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Ft. Bragg, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Stability Direct is pleased to announce that we have partnered with s 25-bed critical access hospital in Ft. Bragg, CA. The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history.

Job Summary:

Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures in accordance with accepted protocols as directed by physicians. Produces images of internal body tissues in order to diagnose and monitor a variety of conditions such as heart disease, pregnancy and cancer. Supervises and mentors ultrasound personnel. Maintains equipment.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Diploma/certificate from an Ultrasound college/school: Required
• Three years' sonography experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• ACR Accredited Sites: All sonographers must be certified and currently registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification in Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics (OB) or Vascular (RVT); or Cardiovascular Credentialing International Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI-RVS); or Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Sonography (S) or (VS): Required in CA and HI (with multiple areas Preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or CCI Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI RVS) or ARRT-Sonography (ARRT-S): Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Healthstream Basic Life Support (HS-BLS) or RQIACLS: Required

Essential Functions:

• Uses ultrasound equipment to direct high-frequency sound waves to a prescribed area of the patient's body and capture quality images that describe the composition, shape and motion of tissues, organs, vessels and pathology. Summarizes, documents, verifies and presents images, findings, calculations and measurements to physicians for diagnoses. Adheres to ultrasonic diagnostic procedures, precautions and standards.
• Provides direct patient care, including assessing patient condition and ability to cooperate. Positions patients and equipment, prepares patients for procedures and continually monitors and records vital signs. Observes for reactions and signs of impending complications and intervening as needed.
• Maintains accurate records, files and billing information. Ensures the integrity of patient medical images and data while adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
• Trains, supervises and mentors students and ultrasound personnel. Manages staff scheduling as needed. Continually monitors for and implements performance improvement opportunities.
• Performs routine maintenance of ultrasound equipment and manages supply inventory.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Stability Direct Job ID #5210. Posted job title: Sr. Ultrasound Technologist

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