COORD ULTRASOUND

Company:	Mercy Hospitals of Sacramento Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (126)
Job Location(s):	Carmichael
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Hospital Positions, Healthcare - Radiology/Imaging

Position Description

TITLE (REQ ID):	COORD ULTRASOUND* (83951)

DEPARTMENT:	ULTRASOUND/RADIOLOGY

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:	FULL TIME

SHIFT:	DAY (VARIED)

HOURS PER PAY PERIOD:	80

SHIFT HOURS:	8HOUR

FACILITY:	MERCY SAN JUAN MEDICAL CENTER

LOCATION:	CARMICHAEL, CA


FACILITY INFORMATION

Mercy San Juan Medical Center is committed to excellence and has gained national attention through the strength of key programs and services, along with community outreach. In 2009, we were named one of Sacramento’s best workplaces by the Sacramento Area Human Resources Association. With more than 100 local businesses nominated as Sacramento Workplace Excellence Leaders (SWEL) in nine different categories, we were named runner-up in the Large Not-for-Profit category. And we also achieved the nation’s Top 100 hospital status in 2007 and 2008 through Thomson Reuters, an information products company that compares hospitals across the country in five critical areas: clinical outcomes, patient safety, operational efficiency, growth and financial stability. But there’s a lot more to our story. Located in Carmichael, California, Mercy San Juan serves the people of North Sacramento County and South Placer County with an array of programs to meet nearly every healthcare need. Dedicated to the community’s well-being, our 2,100 employees, 325 medical staff and 270 volunteers provide excellence in care for more than 150,000 patients each year. Founded in 1967, we are looking toward the future. A major expansion is underway that will bring a new six-story wing (expected to open by the end of 2009) and 110 much-needed hospital beds to the community. Patients visiting us will not only receive excellent care, but will also experience a comfortable and convenient stay. And that’s a commitment we give them each and every time they come here. Among the services we provide are: * One of the Sacramento area’s leading Level II Trauma Centers, recognized nationally as a leader in trauma care * A Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, listed among the top five percent of NICUs worldwide in the care of babies weighing between one and three pounds * A Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, recognized by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery * The Mercy Neurological Institute of Northern California and Primary Stroke Center * The latest da Vinci robotic surgical system, with 3-D, high-definition capabilities As we embrace opportunities for enhancement and growth, we’re eager to find professionals who share our vision. Ready to fulfill your life’s purpose? Please take a moment to discover more about what it’s like to work here. Benefits Package Highlights: * Free Medical, Dental and Vision plan for full- and part-time employees and family * 100% Employer Paid Retirement Plan * Supplemental Retirement Plan (403B-tax deferred with employer contribution) * Medical Retiree Benefits * Generous and separate Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave * Tuition Reimbursement

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

3 years experience as a Senior or Lead Technologist in a Medical Center environment performing a full array of ultrasound procedures. PACS Medical Terminology, anatomy and physiology relating to ultrasound and medical imaging. Ultrasound physics and instrumentation. ARDMS - RVT certification Current CPR Certification required. Perform diagnostic ultrasound and vascular procedures with a high level of expertise Distinguish between normal and abnormal pathology Interpret medical charts Work independently adjusting priorities according to changing clinical situations Prioritize and assign work Communicate well with others Deal effectively with ill and agitated patients Foster teamwork among assigned technologists. The incumbent operates ultrasound and related equipment to produce diagnostic ultrasound studies and images according to protocols established by the Department Chairman. Demonstrates competency in care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Provides guidance and direction to assigned ultrasound technologists. Technologist’s are/can be required to participate in Department call schedule.