Ultrasound Technologist II - Breast Center at Providence Health & Services

Burbank, CA

About the Job

Ultrasound Technologist II - Breast Center

Job Number: 276114

Schedule: On Call

Shift: Day

Job Category: EKG and Monitor Techs

Location: California-Burbank

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Providence is calling an Ultrasound Technologist - Breast Center (Per-Diem/Day Shift) to Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, CA.

We are seeking an Ultrasound Technologist - Breast Center who will perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician.

In this position you will:

Follow Universal Protocol at all times to ensure correct patient, correct procedure, and correct side.
Maintain established department, unit, and hospital policies, procedures, and objectives as well as improving organization performance program, safety, environmental, and infection control policies.
Perform all ultrasound techniques and examinations, abdominal scans, retroperitoneal scans, obstetric and gynecology scans and minor surgical procedures.
Assist physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, renal biopsies, etc. Scans patient, marks patient's body, determines angle for puncture, assists as necessary, maintains sterile technique.
Select proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
Select and operates equipment as directed.
Perform ultragraphic examinations.
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings, and workshops.
Position and transfer patients comfortably.
The following job accountabilities may be reassigned:
- Prepare written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, and other such reports.
- Secure and return supplies such as film, linens, medicine, patient folders.
- Assist physician in administering medicines as required.
- Schedule cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.

Required qualifications for this position include:

Course in ultrasound technology.
Current BLS HCP Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer accepted on hire until card expiration date.
Certification in diagnostic breast ultrasound or registry eligible.
Experience in ultrasound technology.

About the hospital you will serve.

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, CA, is a 414 bed acute care facility, known for its state-of-the-art technology and high quality, compassionate care, has provided the full range of diagnostic, treatment, care and support services for the San Fernando Valley communities for close to 70 years.

Many of our specialized services are provided within our Heart and Vascular Institute, one of Los Angeles County's first STEMI designated receiving centers of heart attack victims; our Hycy and Howard Hill Neuroscience Institute, awarded the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for a Primary Stroke Center, and the Gold Plus Achievement Award from the American Stroke Association (2010); our Women's Pavilion, and our newly opened the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center, a comprehensive, state-of-the-art, patient-centered, treatment facility. Our cancer center includes some of the most advanced technology in radiation oncology, highly advanced medical and surgical oncology, excellent clinical outcomes and research, and all patient support services are housed in the same building.

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center has an exceptional orthopedic program recognized for its excellent outcomes and clinical expertise. And Providence Saint Joseph's Bariatric Program, a leader and resource for those dealing with obesity in Southern California, received a Five-Star Rating for Bariatric Surgery, and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence designation from HealthGrades.

For information on our comprehensive range of benefits, visit:http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits

Our Mission As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

About Us Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression,sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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Providence Health & Services

Our Mission is more than just words. About Us As the third largest not-for-profit health system in the United States, we are committed to providing for the needs of our communities – especially for those who are poor and vulnerable – across Alaska, California, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Our system includes more than 82,000 caregivers (all employees) serving in a diverse range of ministries from birth to end of life, including acute care, physician clinics, long-term and assisted living, palliative and hospice care, home health, supportive housing and education. Where we serve We operate 34 hospitals, 600 physician clinics, 22 long-term care facilities, 19 hospice and home health programs and 693 supportive housing units in 14 locations. Our health plan serves our caregivers and other large employer groups covering 513,000 members. On any given day, we care for more than 1,200 people in our long-term care settings, more than 4,000 in our hospitals and more than 15,000 in our clinic settings. Daily, we serve more than 7,000 people in our many home health and palliative care programs and almost 800 in supportive housing. We touch more than five times as many lives in non-acute settings as we do in the traditional hospital setting. A tradition of caring for everyone When the Sisters arrived in the Pacific Northwest in 1856, they came to answer a call for help from a new pioneer community. What they found were many communities in need of service, and so with dedication to the Mission and collaboration with like-minded partners, their ministry grew to what is now a five-state health system. Providence Health & Services continues a tradition of caring that the Sisters of Providence began more than 158 years ago. The cornerstone of our Mission is to provide compassionate care that is accessible for all – especially those who are poor and vulnerable. We believe making a difference is one of our greatest rewards. Caring is what we do. Our benefits help us care for our employees and their families by supporting their wellness and providing tools that promote financial security and professional growth.* Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage that start on your first day Retirement program that helps you prepare for your future Life and AD&D insurance Health Reimbursement and Savings Accounts (HRA, HSA, FSA) Well-being: Health assessment and personal coaching to help you meet your goals Incentives for participation in healthy activities Caregiver Assistance Program (for employees) offering work/life services, resources and expertise when you need it Weight management, tobacco cessation and diabetes programs Work/Life Balance: Volunteers in Partnership program to match you with volunteer opportunities that support our communities Support for life events such as birth, adoption, marriage or other changes to your family Ergonomics and injury prevention to promote safe work environments Paid time off Disability benefits Career and Development: Tuition reimbursement to support your education as you tackle your career goals Awards and Recognition Healthcare Excellence We are deeply honored that Providence facilities have been distinguished with national awards and certifications. At Providence Health & Services, our dedication to excellence is evident in the service our people demonstrate every day. Here, you’ll find an environment built on the core values of respect, compassion, justice, excellence and stewardship. They are at the heart of everything we do...and others have noticed.