Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director performs diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound/OBGYN procedures including but to not limited to obstetrical, abdominal and pelvic. Evaluates sonographic characteristics of anatomy and pathology. Performs drainage, aspiration and biopsy procedures to the specifications and standards established by the department’s Medical Director. Rotates shifts as assigned. Applies good interpersonal and communication processes utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accurately bills patient procedures, documents unusual conditions and/or limitations, records time examination completed, and technologist identification.
- Attends continuing education as required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. Attends in-service classes as assigned.
- Complies with all departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Documents unusual situations.
- Demonstrates competence in general, abdominal and OB sonographic imaging, including proper positioning and scanning techniques.
- Effectively uses PSS, Order Control, and DMM Information Systems and PACS programs.
- Lifts and transfers patients.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient care and medical record information.
- Monitors supply usage, orders replacements as needed.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
- Performs safety inspection of equipment prior to initial use. Reports unsafe acts or conditions to department management. Complies with all safety and infection control policies.
- Possess the skills and knowledge needed to access the condition of the pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient(s). Provides educational information to family members as required.
- Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Quality Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, quality improvement, and quality planning activities.
- Reviews Ultrasound requisition, verifies examination, obtains patient treatment history and checks for special instructions. Greets patients, verifies their identity, and explains procedure utilizing Aidet for Patient Satisfaction.
- Rotates to different shifts and work areas as assigned. Works overtime as directed. Availability for “call shifts” is mandatory. A maximum 45-minute response is required.
Education
Minimum (Required)
High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduate from an approved and accredit ultrasound program.
Work Experience
Minimum (Required)
- Minimum one year of acute hospital experience preferred
- No prior experience required for all students/interns trained by Methodist Hospital.
Licenses and Certifications
Minimum (Required)
- Current RDMS required.
- RDMS required within 90 days for Methodist Hospital Interns.
- Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (SKA’s)
- Ability to read, write and speak English.
At USC Arcadia Hospital every team member of our 348-bed hospital strives to provide an exceptional patient experience while exemplifying our shared values of iRAISE - Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety and Excellence. We achieve this through compassionate care, creating lifelong relationships by changing the way health and healthcare are delivered in our community.
At USC Arcadia Hospital, you’ll enjoy an excellent compensation and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings Plan with match, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Free On-Site Parking, Child Care, Employee Referral Bonus Program, etc.), including professional development programs, and much more.
Living and Working in the San Gabriel Valley: The City of Arcadia is located in the beautiful San Gabriel Valley, which is one of the best places to live and work in California and is just 15 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. The region offers a multitude of diverse entertainment, shopping and exceptional restaurant options. The San Gabriel Valley is less than an hour away from sunny Southern California beaches, and less than two hours away from local mountain resorts like Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead.
Locally, Arcadia is a wonderful, thriving community featuring the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens as well as the Santa Anita Park racetrack, and is located next to the City of Pasadena, which hosts the New Year’s Day Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game annually. The region boasts excellent public and private schools and universities close by, including Cal Tech, USC, UCLA, Cal State Northridge, Cal Poly Pomona, Azusa Pacific University and the Claremont Colleges. Arcadia was recently named “Best Place to Raise Your Kids” by Bloomberg Businessweek magazine and is the perfect place to call home.
Equal Employment Opportunity: USC Arcadia Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC Arcadia Hospital’s policy. USC Arcadia Hospital will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient safety. Pay Transparency The hourly rate range for this position is $49.44 – 62.65. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
