Sonographer I PD

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Sonographer I for their Diagnostic Ultrasound department responsible for operating sonographic and other related equipment in an entry level position. Assists physicians as necessary to complete diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures for patients of all ages. Has a basic knowledge of anatomy and pathology as it relates to ultrasound imaging. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinates patient flow and responsible for producing quality images efficiently and safely.

QUALIFICATIONS:

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Education:

• Preferred: Graduate from a two (2) year Allied Health Ultrasound Program, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and one (1) year of full-time, supervised scanning as a student sonographer, in a hospital setting.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Minimum: RDMS or RVT eligible. Obtains either RDMS or RVT registry within one (1) year of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Preferred: RDMS in abdomen, OB/GYN and RVT. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).

Technical Requirements:

• Minimum: General, OB/GYN, and Small Parts experience.
• Preferred: General, OB/GYN, Small Part, and procedure assistance experience. Vascular ultrasound experience.

Years of Related Work Experience:

• Preferred: 1 year, full time, in a hospital setting, preforming general and vascular ultrasound exams, independently, post-graduation.

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

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