CHI Health Good Samaritan·Santa Maria, California
The Echo Sonographer performs diagnostic echocardiography procedures, operating ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data while ensuring patient comfort. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive clinical assessments and various specialized echocardiographic studies like TTE, 3D, and stress echo.
Where You’ll Work Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek.
It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day.
Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service.
Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Radiologic Technologist II, you will performs all radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures at a technical level not requiring supervision to technical detail.
Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.
Assumes responsibility for specific radiographic procedures, angiography or cardiac cath procedures, CT or MRI procedures, and or mammography procedures.
Every day you will you will be expected to Demonstrate proficiency and competence in all aspects of diagnostic radiology, fluoroscopy, surgery exams, and other applicable modality.
Demonstrate competence in filming, processing, quality control.
Able to teach students and new technologists.
Market context
In California, inpatient radiology roles like RAD TECH II are typically in steady demand because hospitals need technologists who can support diagnostic imaging across busy care settings. This role is competitive because it requires ARRT registration, a California Medical Radiographer license, BLS-CPR, and either 5 years of diagnostic radiology experience or proven competence in an additional modality. Before applying, confirm your license and certification status and compare your background against the modality and experience requirements; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.
Demonstrate appropriate administering and monitor-ing of radiopaque material per guidelines.
Identifies and initiates accurate assessment of life-threatening conditions.
Assists in Imaging Services as needed, demonstrating competence in all areas or modalities assigned.
Demonstrates technical knowledge of all imaging equipment in diagnostic radiology, surgery, and other assigned modalities.
Places orders in HIS system, making all additions, corrections and cancellations as necessary.
To be successful in this role, you must be able to demonstrate competence in all diagnostic, fluoroscopic and surgical radiography procedures. have working knowledge of all basic and special diagnostic imaging equipment. know departmental protocols and procedures. have the ability to work tactfully and effectively with fellow staff members, physicians and the patient population. have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. be self- motivated and able to achieve results through good organizational skills. have the ability to work independently and be a functional team member in a team-oriented environment. have the ability to assist in the training and teaching of students and new staff members. be able to fill in for the department Supervisor as needed.
Job Requirements Required Diagnostic technologist with 2 years of work experience in diagnostic radiology and competence in one additional modalities (CT MRI Angio Cardiac Cath Ultrasound or Mammography) Or: Diagnostic technologist with 5 years of work experience in diagnostic radiology.
Must be able to demonstrate competence in all diagnostic fluoroscopic and surgical radiography procedures.
Registered ARRT CRT Certification Current CPR-AHA Certification RADTECH
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and be a graduate of an accredited Sonography institution, credentialed in Echocardiography Sonography upon hire. Registration must be obtained within 12 months, and Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required upon hire.