ABOUT MARINHEALTH
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.
MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.
What We Offer
MarinHealth offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits that support your health, wellness, and financial security. Our robust Wellness@Work program includes onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, and promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees. We also provide a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday, and sick leave. These benefits, along with our highly competitive compensation package, make MarinHealth one of the best places to work in the Bay Area. Join us and find your next career at MarinHealth.
External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides Ultrasound examinations to patients under the general Supervision of the Medical Director of Imaging Services. Working under general supervision, operates ultrasound equipment to produce images of the body, including Abdominal, Breast, OB/Gyn, vascular, small parts and needle guidance. Work will include related tasks that directly support the delivery of care.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
- Education required to achieve mandatory certification. Must have current certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
- RVT preferred
EXPERIENCE
- 1-year full time experience in a clinical Ultrasound setting.
PREREQUISITE SKILLS
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of diagnostic Ultrasound studies for patients of all age groups from infants to geriatrics.
- By their actions, sonographers will demonstrate the ability to interact and communicate with all contacts in a professional, caring and effective manner.
- May occasionally be required to participate with Quality Improvement activities.
LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:
- Must hold current Certification as a Medical Sonographer with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
- BLS - HCP American Heart Association
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)
- Demonstrate competence to perform all Ultrasound procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual.
- Communicate openly with the Radiologist to determine optimal Ultrasound imaging as it pertains to the unique needs of the patient.
- Assist the Radiologist with minimally invasive procedures.
- Accurately presents patient studies for interpretation. Information will include: Pertinent clinical history, physician’s order, demographics and other data necessary to interpret the exam.
- Participate in a daily processor quality control program to ensure consistency in imaging results.
- Communicate equipment issues to management in a timely manner for service resolution.
- Consistent use of universal precautions in all patient contacts.
- Demonstrate through actions the ability to effectively use alternative methods to resolve problems as they arise.
- Regularly interface with the Radiology Information System to accurately represent procedural information.
- Effectively interacts with co-workers and physician in a positive and professional manner.
- Assist with clerical support functions as needed to most efficiently process patient studies.
SECONDARY (modifiable)
- Other duties as assigned. Including, but not limited to Quality assurance studies, quality control functions, attendance at departmental meetings and other occasional tasks or assignments.
MarinHealth remains committed to the health and safety of our employees, patients, and the entire community. As such, MarinHealth requires employees to receive all required immunizations, including, MMR, flu (seasonal availability), and COVID-19 vaccine + booster, as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, as required. Any exemptions from these requirements may be granted for limited and specific situations.
The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on the individual’s skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications. This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position. Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.
