Ultrasound Tech Ii - High Risk Ob / Prenatal - 8-Hour Day Shift

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What you will be doing in this role:

This ultrasound tech position covers one of three Prenatal Diagnosis Center outreach clinics in Tarzana or other possible outreach location. The candidate will have a regular designated site and may be required to provide back-up coverage to the other sites. Training, competencies, and orientation will require time spent at the main campus location in the Mark Goodson Building.

• Assist physicians who are performing procedures. This may include preparing the supplies needed on a sterile field, loading the biopsy device, and ensuring that the sterile field is not contaminated. This assistance may also include holding the medication container provided by the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) to enable the LIP to withdraw medication and discard the container once it is empty.
• Enters charges into CS Link accurately.
• Performs daily tasks such as creating orders, correcting exam visit type, charging for supplies, order medication, administration documentation of medications used by physician, and Time Out documentation.
• Performs exams portably in MFCU and Labor and Delivery.
• Performs weekend and begin/end of shift duties such as forwarding the phones, updating portable assignments, cleaning and stocking rooms for the next shift, and sending out shift reports.
• Maintains current equipment and exam competency as required
• Adheres to department productivity standards.
• Appropriately documents ultrasound scans and procedures, and patient and family education if relevant.
• Participates in the introduction and implementation of new procedures/protocols and in the evaluation of new imaging equipment.
• Performs diagnostic ultrasound exams in the outpatient setting accurately, efficiently and effectively.
• 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.”
• Participates in performance improvement activities and other team goals.
• Follows the high-level disinfection process for transvaginal probes and updates the HLD logbook.
• Ensures that sharps, contrast agents, and biohazards are secure or locked.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound program required
• High School Diploma or GED required

License/Certifications:

• Prefer Fetal Echo certified or willingness to become Fetal Echo certified
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• NT certified (NTQR or FMF) required or willing to obtain within 6 months from start date
• ARDMS OB/GYN certification required

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience required in a high-risk OB ambulatory clinic or other healthcare environment (hospital inpatient unit) performing diagnostic ultrasounds and working with MFMs

Keywords: Sonographer, Ultrasound, Tech, Technician, Technologist, OB/GYN, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Healthcare, Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, California

Working Title: Ultrasound Tech II - High Risk OB / Prenatal - 8-Hour Day Shift
Department: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Imaging
Job Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Base Pay:$42.83 - $68.53