You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Ultrasound Technician to perform diagnostic imaging procedures using ultrasound equipment. The primary responsibilities include obtaining high-quality images, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and accurately documenting findings in accordance with clinical protocols to assist physicians in diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions.
Key Responsibilities
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Diagnostic Imaging Excellence: Execute complex ultrasound examinations following physician orders, utilizing advanced sonographic techniques to capture high-resolution diagnostic images.
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Technical Optimization: Expertly calibrate and adjust imaging equipment settings to ensure maximum clarity, accuracy, and detail for interpretation by radiologists or attending physicians.
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Patient Advocacy & Education: Serve as a clinical guide for patients by clearly explaining procedural steps, ensuring physical comfort, and maintaining a supportive environment during scans.
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Quality Assurance & Analysis: Critically evaluate real-time imagery for diagnostic integrity, proactively performing additional views or repeat scans as necessary to meet clinical standards.
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Clinical Documentation: Maintain meticulous records within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), ensuring the accurate transfer of patient data and findings.
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Equipment Stewardship & Compliance: Perform routine equipment maintenance and quality control checks while upholding strict adherence to HIPAA privacy standards and facility safety protocols.
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Diagnostic Imaging Excellence: Execute complex ultrasound examinations following physician orders, utilizing advanced sonographic techniques to capture high-resolution diagnostic images.
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Technical Optimization: Expertly calibrate and adjust imaging equipment settings to ensure maximum clarity, accuracy, and detail for interpretation by radiologists or attending physicians.
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Patient Advocacy & Education: Serve as a clinical guide for patients by clearly explaining procedural steps, ensuring physical comfort, and maintaining a supportive environment during scans.
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Quality Assurance & Analysis: Critically evaluate real-time imagery for diagnostic integrity, proactively performing additional views or repeat scans as necessary to meet clinical standards.
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Clinical Documentation: Maintain meticulous records within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), ensuring the accurate transfer of patient data and findings.
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Equipment Stewardship & Compliance: Perform routine equipment maintenance and quality control checks while upholding strict adherence to HIPAA privacy standards and facility safety protocols.
Skills
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Patient Care
- Documentation & Reporting
- Equipment & Safety
- Compliance & Professional Standards
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
Required Employment / Compliance Language
Medix is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
