Registered Sonographer FT Temporary Varied Hours

Company: St Elizabeth Community Hospital
Location: Red Bluff
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:
St. Elizabeth Community Hospital provides state-of-the-art health care to the North State communities. This award-winning facility is a member of the Dignity Health system of health care providers and is a not-for-profit medical center. Located in picturesque Tehama County, St. Elizabeth offers 76 licensed beds, a trauma level III emergency department, comprehensive surgical services and a progressive Family Birth Center. St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a Truven 100 Top Hospital in the Nation for seven consecutive years, and has built a reputation for excellence in orthopedics, family-centered maternity care and emergency services. St. Elizabeth is a sister facility to Mercy Medical Center Redding and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, and is committed to providing the highest quality, compassionate care available. -For more information visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/north-state/locations/stelizabethhospital.

Responsibilities:
Position Summary: -Operates Ultrasound equipment with the ultimate goal of obtaining quality images of designated portions of the body. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment and initiative to apply prescribed sound waves. This position will be responsible to take call for ultrasound. -Principle Duties and Accountabilities:Maintains established policies, procedures, and objectives.Understands and participates in FOCUS-PDCA.Prepares written documentation as equried by the profession and department.Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work area.Obtains patient history, answers questions, and explains procedures.Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, type of test ordered, and ensures quality images.Maintains files on patients and other pertinent information according to established procedure.Makes idle time productive and returns to darkroom, work area to help co-workers.Performs other related duties as assigned.Performs CT exams, including but not limited to head, abdomen, pelvis, QCT, chest, extremity, and assists physiscian in special procedures.Transports patient to CT area, prepares and maintains room for daily activities.Performs Arteriography procedures and techniques, including but not limited to cerebral, carotid, aorta, extremity, sterile technique, and physician assisting.Performs all ultrasound exams including but not limited to abdominal, retroperitoneal, OB, extremity, vascular, echocardiography, and assists physician in special procedures.Transports patient to ultrasound room, prepares and maintains room for daily activities. -If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft -Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adultsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO) -Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement ProgramsWellness Program

Qualifications:
Preferred -Qualifications:Current Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certificationCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)Preferred Qualifications:Ultrasound experience -Completion of ultrasound program at an approved school

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