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Mercy Hospital Of Bakersfield
Echo Technologist I
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What they do
An Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to examine the inside of patients' bodies and diagnose medical conditions. Works closely with other healthcare specialists who assess and treat relevant conditions. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$85,569 / year median in California
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Where You'll Work Founded in 1910, Dignity Health
Every day you will operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data, ensuring patient comfort and performing a range of echocardiographic studies.
To be successful in this role, you must possess a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, proficient technical skills, and effective communication abilities to provide exceptional diagnostic services. Able to perform a complete array of Diagnostic Ultra Sound Procedures as ordered by a Physician. Able to select proper probe to obtain excellent results for Cardiologist interpretation. Able to trouble shoot equipment in determining possible failure. Uses positioning and immobilization devices as appropriate in safe and effective manner Transmits digital images to the PACS system for archiving and retrieval of patient information for filming. Reports equipment problems in an efficient manner. Job Requirements Required Technologist will have graduated from nationally recognized Cardiac Echo ultrasound program Minimum of 1 year experience performing 2-D, M-Mode, and Color Flow Doppler Echo's on adults Basic Life Support
- Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California.
Every day you will operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data, ensuring patient comfort and performing a range of echocardiographic studies.
To be successful in this role, you must possess a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, proficient technical skills, and effective communication abilities to provide exceptional diagnostic services. Able to perform a complete array of Diagnostic Ultra Sound Procedures as ordered by a Physician. Able to select proper probe to obtain excellent results for Cardiologist interpretation. Able to trouble shoot equipment in determining possible failure. Uses positioning and immobilization devices as appropriate in safe and effective manner Transmits digital images to the PACS system for archiving and retrieval of patient information for filming. Reports equipment problems in an efficient manner. Job Requirements Required Technologist will have graduated from nationally recognized Cardiac Echo ultrasound program Minimum of 1 year experience performing 2-D, M-Mode, and Color Flow Doppler Echo's on adults Basic Life Support
- CPR and Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, within 12
- months or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, within 12
- months or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer