Ultrasound Technologist, Per Diem, Days - Marina Del Rey, CA

Ultrasound Technologist

Make a difference every single day! Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital and its staff aim to exceed the expectations of our patients, their families and the community with a service-oriented attitude. We seek excellence, courtesy, teamwork, respect, communication and enthusiasm in our future colleagues. If you are looking for exciting career opportunities with growth potential, come and join the team at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital!

Position Summary:

The Ultrasound Technologist performs exams relative to patient population and may assist physicians in performing procedures as well as transporting medications from the delivery area to an authorized imaging area.

Performs diagnostic ultrasound exams utilizing approved procedures and protocols per standards of practice for speed, organization, precision, and accuracy based upon the department's accrediting agency and/or department guidelines for exam protocols. Adheres to department productivity standards. Per scope of practice and in accordance with institutional and departmental policy and procedure, receives and transcribes verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners.

Previews all ultrasound images and monitors for accuracy and prepares/sends preliminary reports to designated viewing systems. Performs section specific imaging QC procedures using established technical factors and image identification.

Assists physicians in performing procedures and ensure all supplies and/or devices are prepared and available in accordance with infection control policies and practices.

Accurate and timely documentation in all applicable electronic medical records systems, workbooks and or logs. Responsible for the weekend and begin and/or end of shift duties as applicable to shift assignment.

Adheres to all sterilization protocols and performs high-level disinfection process as applicable.

Operates, calibrates and maintains imaging equipment and accessory instruments used in imaging procedures. Recognizes and reports defective equipment immediately and marks equipment as "out of service". Takes an active role in obtaining service for down equipment. Participates in the evaluation of new imaging equipment.

Provides patient and family education, specific to age and demographic population as appropriate.

Participates in performance improvement activities and other department/organizational committees (i.e., Shared Accountability Team, Joint Commission, Safety Audits).

Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits:

In addition to a comprehensive Benefit plan that includes Medical and Retirement benefits, we also offer the following Tuition Assistance Plans on the first day of employment for full-time or part-time positions!

Tuition Reimbursement: Repays up to $600 per calendar year for fees expended to attend a job-related seminar, licensure renewal (if mandated by job description), workshop, conference, individual course, or other training programs.

Tuition Loan: Provides up to $2,000 per calendar year for approved formal certificate or degree programs including prerequisites for approved degree programs.

Critical Pipeline Loan: Tuition loans up to $5,250 for specific degree programs at approved, accredited schools identified by the organization. This program is for attaining the following degrees: Bachelor's: BSN, Chemistry, Medical Technology or Science. Master's: MSN, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Physical Therapy doctorate. Employees may have their loans Forgiven if they continue eligible employment for 12 months after completion of the term for which the loan was given.

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