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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location san francisco, California

About this job

Provides ultrasound imaging in two areas of expertise (Diagnostic, Cardiac, and/or Vascular) and patient care services at defined levels.

* Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols.

* Implements safety standards to protect to staff and patients.

* Maintains mandated continuing education requirements.

* May be required to train / precept students and new techs.

* Operates a variety of complex stationary and mobile diagnostic equipment.

* Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Prepares for and assists the physician in a variety of imaging and/or invasive procedures Education:

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in good standing, is preferred or eligible to take the registration examination or a graduate of a Sutter affiliated community college program in diagnostic medical ultrasound. BLS Healthcare Provider.

Additional multiple certification by ARDMS defined specialty areas preferred.

Graduate of a ARDMS accredited educational program in ultrasonography preferred.

Knowledge:

Advanced cross-sectional anatomy, pathophysiology and its effect on normal anatomy; basic knowledge of Obstetrical, vascular and/or cardiac anatomy/physiology.

Knowledge of electrical safety and infection control guidelines.

Experience:

Extensive experience in the acute care hospital setting performing sonographic categories of obstetrics, gynecology, abdominal, small parts, neurosonology, vascular and/or cardiac imaging is required.