Ultrasound Technologist

Overview

Mark Twain Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word 'dignity' perfectly defines what our organization stands for, showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. Mark Twain Medical Center opened on August 26, 1951 and is located in beautiful San Andreas California. Since opening, Mark Twain has provided the highest quality health care for all those needing medical care in Calaveras County. We offer care, expert staff and state-of-the-art equipment to meet the growing needs of our community and are committed to the values of dignity, collaboration, justice, stewardship and excellence.

Responsibilities

Join our team of professional and passionate health care professionals who are committed to the well-being of our patients and provide patient care based on competence, professional expertise, knowledge and evidence based practice.

Our Ultrasound Technologist positions are critical to the success of Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital and require the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Dignity Health. It is expected that our employees demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.

The Ultrasound Technologist combines technical and clinical knowledge to produce diagnostic quality scans and tests to demonstrate presence or absence of disease, progress of fetal growth, interventional procedures such as aspirations and biopsies, and non-invasive vascular exams for subsequent evaluation by attending physicians and radiologists.

Qualifications

Minimum

• One year experience in ultrasound capacity (School included)

• Current ARDMS Certification in General Ultrasound Technology

• American Heart Association BLS/CPR

• Working knowledge of ultrasound QC requirements

• Thorough understanding of basic anatomy

• Have full working knowledge of ultrasound equipment, scan methods, normal/abnormal anatomy, clinical conditions encountered in abdominal, OB/GYN and vascular sonography

• Knowledge of ultrasound physics and cardiovascular hemodynamics.

• Demonstrated skill in using multiple types of ultrasound equipment and transducers to obtain optimal scans and tests

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required

• Good working knowledge of Windows based computers and software Must be able to work independently and be available to participate in the on-call rotation

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