California Hospital Medical Center·Los Angeles, California
The Ultrasound Technologist operates advanced sonographic equipment to capture detailed images of organs, tissues, and fetuses for diagnostic purposes. They are responsible for preparing patients, monitoring safety, and presenting preliminary findings to physicians.
Where You’ll Work Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles, California.
Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women’s health, and a family birth center.
In 2025, we opened our new patient tower, Grand Tower, featuring a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Family Birth Center that will increase patient comfort and privacy.
Additionally, California Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.
California Hospital Medical Center shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Ultrasound Technologist (Sonographer), you will utilize advanced sonographic equipment to record detailed images of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses, including unborn fetuses, providing critical visual data for diagnosis and prenatal care.Every day you will directly interact with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, and preparing them for scans.
You will meticulously operate sonographic equipment, adjusting settings and patient positions to ensure clear, diagnostic images.
You will monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort, select and examine images for pathologies, and present preliminary findings to Physicians.To be successful in this role, you must possess excellent patient service and communication skills, sharp eyesight, and meticulous attention to detail.
You will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision-making skills to effectively capture and interpret sonographic data, ensuring optimal diagnostic support.
Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures including portables according to accepted policies and practices.
Knowledge of ultrasound examinations as well as ultrasound related interventional procedures.
Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
Assumes responsibility for assigned area in reporting equipment malfunction to manager.
Provides practical instruction for students and/or other health care professionals.
Job Requirements Required High School Graduate or GED Graduate from AMA approved school of ultrasound technology Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Basic Life Support - CPR Fire Safety, within 90 Days
Candidates must be a high school graduate and a graduate of an AMA-approved school of ultrasound technology. Required certifications include Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR.
Market context
In California, ultrasound tech openings are often driven by steady demand in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and specialty clinics. These roles are competitive because employers look for strong communication skills, comfort with patient-facing care, and the ability to complete Fibroscan testing efficiently; training may be offered if you do not have prior experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then highlight any Fibroscan exposure and patient communication strengths in your application.
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