Cottage Health·Goleta, California
The Sonographer I is responsible for operating sonographic equipment to assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. They coordinate patient flow and ensure the production of high-quality ultrasound images safely and efficiently.
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital seeks a Sonographer I for their Radiology department responsible for operating sonographic and other related equipment in an entry level position. Assists physicians as necessary to complete diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures for patients of all ages. Has a basic knowledge of anatomy and pathology as it relates to ultrasound imaging. Responsibilities include: Coordinates patient flow and responsible for producing quality images efficiently and safely.
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
RDMS in abdomen, OB/GYN and RVT. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
Technical
Requirements:
Minimum: General, OB/GYN, and Small Parts experience.
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education.
Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system.
Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion.
Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first.
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Candidates should ideally be graduates of a two-year CAAHEP-accredited Allied Health Ultrasound Program. Applicants must be RDMS or RVT eligible and obtain certification within one year of hire, along with holding an American Heart Association BLS certification.
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