Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Sonographer I for their Diagnostic Ultrasound department responsible for operating sonographic and other related equipment in an entry level position. Assists physicians as necessary to complete diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures for patients of all ages. Has a basic knowledge of anatomy and pathology as it relates to ultrasound imaging.

Responsibilities include:

Coordinates patient flow and responsible for producing quality images efficiently and safely.

QUALIFICATIONS

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Education:

Preferred:

Graduate from a two (2) year Allied Health Ultrasound Program, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and one (1) year of full-time, supervised scanning as a student sonographer, in a hospital setting.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

Minimum:

RDMS or RVT eligible. Obtains either RDMS or RVT registry within one (1) year of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).

Preferred:

RDMS in abdomen, OB/GYN and RVT. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).

Technical Requirements:

Minimum:

General, OB/GYN, and Small Parts experience.

Preferred:

General, OB/GYN, Small Part, and procedure assistance experience. Vascular ultrasound experience.

Years of Related Work Experience:

Preferred:

1 year, full time, in a hospital setting, preforming general and vascular ultrasound exams, independently, post-graduation.