Ultrasound Technician (OIC), Marin Outpatient Imaging Center, Full-Time, Days

Ultrasound SonographerAbout MarinHealth: Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare's most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.Company: Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical CenterCompensation Range: $57.04 - $85.55Work Shift: 10 Hour (days) (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Job Description Summary: Provides Ultrasound examinations to patients under the general supervision of the Medical Director of Imaging Services. Working under general supervision, operates ultrasound equipment to produce images of the body, including Abdominal, Breast, OB/Gyn, vascular, small parts and needle guidance. Work will include related tasks that directly support the delivery of care.Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:Job Specifications:Education required to achieve mandatory certification. Must have current certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)Experience:1-year full time experience in a clinical Ultrasound setting.License and Certifications:American Reg DX Med Sonographer (ARDMS) required at hire.Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) required within 30 days of hire.Prerequisite Skills:Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of diagnostic Ultrasound studies for patients of all age groups from infants to geriatrics.By their actions, sonographers will demonstrate the ability to interact and communicate with all contacts in a professional, caring and effective manner.May occasionally be required to participate with Quality Improvement activities.Primary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria): Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance): Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.Duties And Responsibilities:Essential (Not Modifiable)GeneralSpecificDemonstrate competence to perform all Ultrasound procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual.Communicate openly with the Radiologist to determine optimal Ultrasound imaging as it pertains to the unique needs of the patient.Assist the Radiologist with minimally invasive procedures.Accurately presents patient studies for interpretation. Information will include: Pertinent clinical history, physician's order, demographics and other data necessary to interpret the exam.Participate in a daily processor quality control program to ensure consistency in imaging results.Communicate equipment issues to management in a timely manner for service resolution.Consistent use of universal precautions in all patient contacts.Demonstrate through actions the ability to effectively use alternative methods to resolve problems as they arise.Regularly interface with the Radiology Information System to accurately represent procedural information.Effectively interacts with co-workers and physician in a positive and professional manner.Assist with clerical support functions as needed to most efficiently process patient studies.Secondary (modifiable)Other duties as assigned. Including, but not limited to Quality assurance studies, quality control functions, attendance at departmental meetings and other occasional tasks or assignments.Accommodation: Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources.C.A.R.E.S. Standards: MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.Health & Immunizations: To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.Compensation: The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth's compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.Equal Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.