Title: Sonographer

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: OB Strategy

Status: Per Diem 

Shift: Days/8hr

Pay Rate*: $48.00/hr

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

Complete procedure and documentation of diagnostic images, based on provider order, for the Radiologist’s interpretation. Responsible for the care and comfort of patients during any diagnostic sonogram while incorporating the five (5) Simply Better steps with every patient and team member interaction.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

·Must have the ability, skill-set, qualifications, education, and licensure that are required for all the responsibilities this position must cover.

·Must excel in communication (written & verbal), customer service and can work independently or as part of a team.

·Must excel in prioritization, organization and multi-tasking while demonstrating attention to detail and follow through.

·Can utilize critical thinking skills to identify issues, problem solve to logical conclusion, demonstrate initiative, and be responsible.

·Arrive at work station at designated start time, ready to begin work and support patient care.

·Be a role model for all company policies, procedures and directives.

·Interact in a positive and constructive manner.

·Demonstrate proficiency of all duties within the Scope of Practice for licensure.

·Implement orders and treatment plan components as directed by Provider(s).

·Prepare patients for radiological procedures following established process for patient care and safety.

·Perform ultrasound examination(s) and demonstrate technical knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy, physiology, pathology, physical principals and instrumentation

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience in acute care setting is preferred. 
• Ability to perform abdominal, pelvic, vascular, obstetrical, small part examination.
• Ability to learn non-imaging vascular exams.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Certificate of completion in the study of Diagnostic Medical Sonography with proof of ARDMS certification.
• A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) certification is required.