Ultrasound Technologist - Per Diem
 
The Ultrasound Technologist provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures.

The Ultrasound Technologist performs all technical aspects of diagnostic ultrasound procedures including:  

• Performing clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
• Using cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
• Demonstrating knowledge of age-related information to produce appropriate images
• Using independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings
• Analyzing sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to the appropriate physician.
• Assuming responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
• Assisting with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory
• Maintaining ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies.
• Reporting equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
• Establishing and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating departments.
• Coordinating with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
• Addressing problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems
• Organizing daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required
• Preventing the transfer of infection and blood borne contaminants
• Complying with policies and procedures of Direct Staffing and client facility
• Performing assignments in an independent and professional manner.
• Observing and maintains compliance with all OSHA, JCAHO, Federal, State, and County regulation
• Completing all other work assignments, within Provider’s field of experience and certification, s assigned by client facility

Job Requirements for our Ultrasound Technologist

• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
• Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate
• Must be ARDMS register in OBGYN
• Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate
• 3-4 years experience
• BLS Card from American Heart Association or CPR for Healthcare Providers from American Red Cross
• Los Angeles Fire Safety Card