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**Responsibilities** Performs duties in support of and in compliance with the performance improvement plan TJC and other licensing accrediting and regulatory agencies (for patients of all ages). Through the use of accepted techniques and practices provides high quality diagnostic ultrasound studies as follows: **General Ultrasound:** Performs ultrasound exams to include Abdominal Obstetrical Gynecological small parts cranial spinal external and endocavity procedures and prostates. Performs breast imaging as needed in the Breast Center including diagnostic studies and biopsy. Aides with ultrasound guided procedures to include Para and Thoracentesis Biopsy of various parts. Provides and documents technical findings and preliminary observations within the scope of practice as set by department policies ARDMS and the ACR. **Non-Invasive Vascular Ultrasound:** Performs non-invasive vascular examinations to include carotid duplex scans arterial imaging and Doppler of the upper and lower extremities abdominal vascular studies and venous imaging and Doppler of the upper and lower extremities. Aides with ultrasound guided procedures to include surgical vascular studies and Biopsy of various parts. Provides and documents technical findings and preliminary observations within the scope of practice as set by department policies ARDMS and the ACR. Communicates effectively with ancillary areas and internal staff. Able to evaluate coordinates and executes responsibilities under pressure situations. Has the initiative to resolve customer problems by self and involve supervisors as necessary. Provides professional and quality care to patients from neonates to geriatrics while following hospital policies procedures and standards. Assists in mentoring and training students involved in associated teaching programs. Performs other related job duties as assigned or requested. The above statements reflect the major functions considered necessary to describe the principle content of the job. They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements exams or duties that may be inherent in the job. **Qualifications** + One (1) year or more years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist in a full service Diagnostic Imaging (Ultrasound) Department. + Graduation from an approved school for Ultrasonography. + Associate Degree. Bachelor Degree in Ultrasonography Healthcare Administration Business or related field preferred. + Computer skills for operating within RIS/HIS/PACS medical terminology and good communication skills. + Ability to successfully complete job related communication and arithmetic. + Current ARDMS and / or RVT Certification Required. NEW GRADS ONLY: Registry eligible for the RDMS boards. Certification is required within 12 months of employment RDMS or RVT within 24 months after graduation. + Current Basic Life Support card This position is represented by CHEU **Overview** Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 35,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Common Spirit Health, as one of the nation's five largest health care systems. Visit here ( for more information. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. One Community. One Mission. One California ( **Pay Range** $42.41 - $59.38 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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