Overview

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. 

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

A professional caregiver who works independently. The Lead Ultrasound Tech is responsible for the accurate performance of diagnostic and therapeutic sonography examinations in accordance with established procedures and policies. Uses independent judgment in determining the need for radiologist intervention and takes additional images if needed. Assists leadership with department(s) operational workflow. Maintains professional standards of conduct and ethics and follows all regulatory and safety guidelines. Contributes to total patient care in a manner consistent with TCMC’s mission and values. 

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• A professional caregiver who works independently as well as under the guidance of the Manager or Supervisor.
• Responsible for the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic sonography examinations.
• Performs exams accurately and independently in accordance with established procedures and policies in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions in patients of all ages.
• Uses independent judgment in determining the need for radiologist intervention and takes additional images if needed.
• Follows all regulatory guidelines and safety precautions.
• Maintains professional standards of conduct and ethics as outlined in department expectations and professional organizations.
• Contributes to total patient care by accessing pertinent patient information; processes images; assures correct images; accurate billing and file documentation; records information related to exams into department computer system.
• Performs other activities in support of clinical team members when not engaged in imaging activities.
• Assist with monthly work assignments.
• Assist with daily workflow.
• Assist with QC in department.
• Assist with training new hires and students.
• Participates in supply orders in department.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Provides services in a manner consistent with TCMC’s mission and values.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in both OBGYN, Abdominal, Small Parts and Vascular Imaging, required.
• Good customer service skills, required.
• Experience in performing peripheral vascular exams including extra-cranial carotid, upper and lower extremity arterial including digits, and upper and lower extremity venous, required.
• Experience performing diagnostic abdominal, OB/GYN procedures, small parts required.

Education:

• Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Program, and/or Associate of Arts Degree with certificate of completion of a certified two-year college-based ultrasound program, required.

Certification:

• Current BLS; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, required.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work. 

*Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted. Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.