CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHER II - ECHO/VASCULAR

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

In keeping with the Dignity Health healthcare philosophy, the Ultrasound Technologist performs cardiovascular procedures at a technically proficient level. Positions and instructs the patient, operates ultrasound equipment and determines the technical factors for ultrasound procedures. Ensures correct marking/labeling of images, provide and confirm proper/adequate documentation of procedures to assist in diagnosis.  Technically proficient in a variety of ultrasound procedures.  Ability to train staff members to perform procedures requiring independent judgement.  Position requires ingenuity and initiative for the diagnosis and therapy of disease.

Job Duties: 

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound procedures in accordance with department standards, and in keeping with the orders of the referring physician.
• Operates all ultrasound equipment, computers, and accessories.
• Demonstrates competency in film-processing procedures.
• Identifies and initiates accurate assessment of life-threatening conditions.
• Troubleshoots equipment and cooperates with service personnel in order to maintain minimal down time. Initiates service calls on all equipment assigned to the area.
• Charges exams and supplies on a daily basis when work is completed. Maintains and updates the patient log on a daily basis.

Requirements:

• Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree AND/OR Graduate of an accredited school of cardiovascular technology
  Experience: 4-6 years (Three (3) years recent experience preferred performing Cardiovascular Ultrasound procedures.)
  OR
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree AND/OR Graduate of an accredited school of cardiovascular technology
  Experience: 4-6 years (Three (3) years recent Acute Care experience performing Cardiovascular Ultrasound procedures.)

Licensure and Certifications

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI (RCS) OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo (RDCSAE)
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)