Community Health System

Sonographer 1, Ultrasound


Pay38.10 - 57.14 / hour
LocationFresno/California
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 40423

      Overview

      *All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

      Community Regional Medical Center provides central California with the highest level of care available in the region. We measure up with top hospitals nationally and are the 3rd largest in California! Our 685 beds is home to the only comprehensive Burn and Level I Trauma center between Los Angeles and Sacramento. With a full-service 58,000 square-foot Emergency Department, we are one of the largest and busiest in California. We have an 84-bed Level III NICU and plan to significantly expand our pediatric specialty services. The hospital serves 2.5 million people within 9 counties, averaging a daily census of 641 patients. We’re affiliated with UCSF as a teaching facility and have trained 3,000 Medical Doctor’s to date plus we continue to invest in research and training grants. Employee Benefits We provide robust benefit plans with competitive premiums for medical and dental/vision along with retirement plans. Additionally, you will accrue paid time off from your first day of employment. Other Benefits include: Long-term Disability Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage, educational and professional certification reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Credit Union Membership, Fitness Center, and Retirement Planning classes. Are you the perfect fit for this position? Apply Now!

      Responsibilities

      Your Sonography Career at Community | Opportunity. Challenge. Growth.

      We are looking for an exceptional Sonographer 1 (are entry level medical sonographers) who thrives on a fast-paced environment, complex work, and is committed to excellence in their profession.

      Medical Sonographers are specialized medical professionals that use sound waves to image the human body. As patient care specialists must work as both individual-care-providers and as part of a diagnostic-team under the guidance of the Ultrasound Supervisor, Radiologists, Cardiologists and/or Physician. Performs tasks abiding by policies and procedures, state and corporate regulations.As a Sonographer 1 you'll be in training to become a registered Medical Sonographers by the ARDMS, ARRT or CCI. Imaging techniques are dependent on a vast knowledge of human anatomy, principles of imaging, positioning techniques, biology, pathology, patient care procedures, physics and equipment instrumentation. And will participates in all mandatory staff meetings, in-services and training programs to ensure continued understanding of all departmental policies, procedures and performance improvement processes.

      Qualifications

      Education:

      • High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required

      Experience:

      • One of the following is required
      • Successful completion of an Allied Health Education Program (this includes but not limited to Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Radiologic Technologist, Respiratory Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, and Registered Nurse) and 12 months of full-time clinical ultrasound/cardiac/vascular experience
      • Attending a CAAHEP-approved or CMA-approved ultrasound/cardiac/vascular technology education program
      • Bachelor's Degree and 12 months of full-time clinical ultrasound/cardiac/vascular experience

      License/Certification:

      • BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
      • One of the following is required within 1 year of hire or transfer into position
      • RDMS - ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
      • RVT - ARDMS Registered Vascular Tech
      • RDCS - ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
      • ARRT(S) - ARRT Sonography
      • ARRT(VS) - ARRT Vascular Sonography
      • RVS - CCI Registered Vascular Specialist
      • RCS - CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer

      Note: Qualifying certification(s) must apply to examinations currently performed.

      Click HERE to learn more about our awesome benefits offerings as well!

      Click HERE to learn about our Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Advanced Cardiac Sonography programs.**We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with our incredible staff. Because of this, we provide unparalleled resources, benefits and a variety of incentives - including referral bonuses, special compensation packages, and generous relocation bonuses. **

      Disclaimers

      • Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

  • About the company

      Community Health System is a private, not-for-profit, health system that employs more than 8,600 people.