Ultrasound Tech Full Time Nights

Job Summary

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924. The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care. With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner.

HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous fertility and research centers in the U.S. and Korea including CHA Fertility Center, a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti-aging life center).

Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Position Summary:

The Ultrasound Technologists, plans, directs, and supervises all technical aspects of all ultrasound examinations and/or vascular examinations.

• Enhances professional growth and development through the participation in educational programs, staff meetings, in services/workshops and successful completion and maintenance of required certification of specialty areas.
• Maintains ultrasound service in accordance with the guidelines established by the imaging department, and performs diagnostic examination according to pre-determined protocols as set forth in the manufacturer’s operational manuals.
• Responsible for the proper utilization existing equipment and reporting repair problems promptly to the ultrasound supervisor.
• Maintains proper records and prepares reports as needed.
• Maintains proper level of films and supplies.
• Must be able to work schedule which includes “on call” status and “call back” situations.
• Follows departmental directives in accordance with job functions.
• Performs and/or participates in the Imaging services Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control and MQSA activities as may be required.
• Conforms, performs and/or participates in all mandated and/or voluntary programs of the Imaging services to comply with the provisions of TJC, DHS, and any regulatory agency requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner.
  
  

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound training program.
  
  

Preferred Education

• N/A
  
  

Minimum Work Experience And Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work in a union environment.
• 1 year of clinical experience in ultrasound imaging preferred.
  
  

Preferred Work Experience And Qualifications

• N/A
  
  

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration Or Designation

• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification (ARDMS) or RVT, or eligibility to take the ARDMS and pass exam within six (6) months of hire date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Los Angeles County Fire Card (required within 30 days of hire).
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) (required within 30 days of hire).
  
  

Status: Full Time

Shift: Nights

Hours: 8hrs (11:00pm - 7:00am)

Weekly/Bi-Weekly Hours: 40hrs/80hrs

FTE: 1.0