Adventist Health·Ukiah, California
The technician performs ultrasound duties to image heart muscle and functions, creating images of the heart structures to assess function and aid diagnosis. This involves closely collaborating with cardiologists to perform technical aspects of examinations, evaluate findings, and report results.
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956.
We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center.
Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings.
Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year.
We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.
Job Summary: Performs ultrasound technical duties for imaging heart muscle and functions.
Creates images of the heart, cardiac chambers, valves and vessels for the purpose of assessing heart functions and diagnoses.
Collaborates closely with cardiologists, performing the technical aspects of examinations, evaluating findings and reporting them to cardiologists.
Proficient clinician who provides clinical care efficiently and effectively using a high level of technical and organizational skills as well as critical thinking ability.
Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred Three years' technical experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Currently certified, or eligible to be certified, with a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Required Echocardiography (ECG) certification: Preferred Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS): Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Essential Functions: Sets up ultrasound equipment, attaches electrodes to patient chest and equipment and documents cardiac data and measurements.
Prepares patients by positioning, spreading gels, attaching electrodes to chest and equipment, verifying wave signals and recording images.
Interviews patients and reviews medical records to adapt sonographic techniques.
Provides patient care, which includes preparing patients for sonographic imaging and providing instructions.
Performs echocardiography on treadmill patients to assess heart functions.
Maintains equipment and inventories, restocks supplies, reviews patient schedules, sets up recording equipment and enters patient information into appropriate systems.
Maintains job knowledge up to date by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
Candidates must possess current certification or eligibility for Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from ARDMS or CCI, along with required CPR/BLS certification. A Bachelor's degree and three years of technical experience are preferred.
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