Ultrasound Tech - Per Diem

Ultrasound TechnologistWho We Are UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.Your Role on the Team Position Summary: Under general direction performs a variety of ultrasound procedures at a skilled technical level requiring the ability to apply prescribed methods of diagnosis. Performs related work as required.What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications: ARDMS Certified CPR Certification Preferred Qualifications: Graduate of a qualified ultrasound program Two years hospital experience Physical Requirements: Transport objects by holding them in hands or arms. Moves about on foot. Seizes, holds or works with hands. Raises or lowers objects from one level to another; turns, positions, or lifts patient. Perceives nature of sounds by ear. Accommodation for acuity and depth perception. Ability to push, pull and maneuver portable ultrasound equipment. Technical and Job Specific Skill: Telephone Skills - Must demonstrate hospital telephone etiquette by answering the phones promptly, courteously and by identifying department and self. Policy/Procedures - Is aware of and follows all hospital and department policies and procedures. Teamwork - Promotes positive co-worker relationships through teamwork and cooperation. Understands and supports the needs of individuals in other departments and promotes conflict resolution. Shares information, work knowledge and experience with co-workers, physicians, and students in a non-threatening manner. Offers assistance and promptly responds to requests. Productivity - Maintains high productivity and performs efficiently regardless of whether the work volume is high or low. Appropriately prioritizes work activities. Responds to difficult situations with self-control and a positive attitude. Makes decisions independently and knows when to ask for assistance. Exercises good judgment and arrives at sound decisions. Job Specific Skills: Demonstrates knowledge of principles of physics, scanning technique and computer science skills related to ultrasound scanning according to approved department procedure manual. Demonstrates complete working knowledge of all ultrasound equipment and computer software necessary to perform studies. Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning using ultrasound imaging technique to obtain desired views. Reviews exposed films for proper positioning, technique and identification according to approved protocols. Performs any other duties or responsibilities which may be assigned.