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Vascular Ultrasound Tech II: Non-Invasive Vascular Lab

Hoag

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Full Time On Site 2-5 yrs$50 - $78 / HOURPosted 2 months agoCloses Apr 24

Location

Newport Beach, California

Salary

$50 - $78 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Ultrasound Technologist II performs routine and advanced ultrasound procedures, utilizing independent judgment to obtain high-quality diagnostic images and evaluating their technical quality before submission. They are responsible for educating patients, reporting status changes, initiating emergency responses if necessary, and accurately documenting patient information.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an Associate's degree or higher and be a graduate of an ARDMS approved ultrasound program, with a minimum of three years of experience as an ultrasound technologist, preferably in an acute care setting. Required certifications include BLS and ARDMS registration in relevant specialties like RVT for Vascular Lab positions.

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Job description

Primary

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the technical supervisor and medical director, the Ultrasound Technologist II demonstrates competency and proficiency in all skills required to perform level I routine and level II advanced ultrasound procedures as defined by department protocols.
All technologists utilize independent judgment and required knowledge to obtain high quality diagnostic ultrasound images.
The technologist competently evaluates the technical quality of the images obtained and prior to submitting to interpreting radiologist.
They educate the patient/family about the procedure and report all changes in patient’s status, including initiating emergency response if required.
They accurately document patient information in the appropriate hospital systems.
Ultrasound Technologist II acts as a resource to less experience technologists in the department.
Hospital based positions may require call responsibility and rotation to hospital adjacent imaging center locations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Cardiology department only

On-call employees are required to respond to call within 15 minutes, troubleshoot problem, provide services off-site as needed and be available to provide services on-site as needed within 1 ½ hours of being called to respond.

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

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Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.