"Per Diem-Ultrasound Technician-Days"

Per Diem-Ultrasound Technician-Days

Req ID: 122007

Location: Placentia, California

Division: Medical Center

Department: EKG-PLA

Position Type: PER DIEM

Salary Range Minimum: USD $54.65/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum: USD $54.65/Hr.

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Perform ultrasound procedures at a technical level sufficient to provide adequate diagnosis with limited supervision and in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures on patients ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric. Establishes and maintains quality control procedures for the ultrasound department. Assists physicians during special procedures. Communicates exam information to physicians. Ensures proper charges are captured on a daily basis. Performs all ultrasound duties for the hospital and Imaging Center as required. In addition, may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Reports to the Director of Imaging. ARDMS in Abdomen and RVT required.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to prioritize own work flow with minimal direction.
• Must possess skills to function well within a fast paced environment, and have ability to work effectively with other departments.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Under general direction performs a variety of ultrasound procedures at a skilled technical level requiring the ability to apply methods for diagnosis.
• Performs related work as required.
• ARDMS license in at least one specialty.
• RVT required within one year.
• CPR required
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Abdomen, ObGyn, Breast ARDMS, speciaty preferred.
• Two years previous experience preferred.
• Two years breast ultasound and breast biopsy ultrasound preferred.
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.