Ultrasound Technologist II

Where You’ll Work

Dignity Health, Mercy Hospital of Folsom is the community hospital serving the Sierra foothills communities of Folsom El Dorado Hills Granite Bay Cameron Park Shingle Springs and Rescue. With 106 licensed acute-care beds our accredited non-profit hospital has been providing exceptional care for more than 35 years. Mercy Hospital of Folsom provides surgical services including minimally-invasive general urological and gynecological surgeries. We also provide comprehensive and award-winning orthopedic services which include surgery inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and specialty orthopedic care. As a certified Joint Commission Stroke Center Mercy Folsom provides exceptional care to our patients in our Medical Surgical and Intensive Care units as well as our 25-bed Emergency Department. Our Family Birth Center features private and contemporary birthing suites where labor delivery and recovery occur in one room as well as award-winning lactation training and support. Mercy Folsom received Among America’s 250 Best Hospitals recognition and is a Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The incumbent operated ultrasound and related imaging equipment to produce diagnostic ultrasound studies and images according to protocols established by the Department Chairman. Demonstrates competency in care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Technologist is required to participate in the department's call schedule to provide weeknight, weekend, and holiday coverage.

Job Requirements

• Two (2) years experience as a Ultrasound Technologist in a Medical Center environment performing a full array of ultrasound and vascular procedures.
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
• or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
• or Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI (RCS)
• or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
• or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen (RDMSAB)
• or Registered Technologist Computed Tomography (RTCT)
• or Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR)
• or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
• or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• BLS from American Heart Association
• Perform diagnostic ultrasound and vascular procedures with a high level of expertise.
• Distinguish between normal and abnormal pathology.
• Work independently, adjusting priorities according to changing clinical situations.
• Prioritize work Upon Hire Required Communicate well with others
• Deal effectively with ill and agitated patients.
• Review and understand medical records.
• PACS Medical Terminology, anatomy and physiology relating to ultrasound and medical imaging.
• Ultrasound physics and instrumentation.
• Ultrasound Technologist ARDMS registry eligible; Ultrasound Technologist I - one ARDMS registry; Ultrasound Technologist II - two ARDMS registries.