Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Vascular Surgeon performs diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound/vascular procedures including but not limited to Peripheral Vascular and Cerebrovascular. Evaluates sonographic characteristics of anatomy and pathology. Performs Doppler ultrasound to the specifications and standards established by the departments Medical Director. Rotates shifts as assigned. Applies good interpersonal and communication processes utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills. Minimum of two years in acute hospital base experience.

Essential Competencies/Performance Expectations:

• Adheres to the philosophy of patient safety and reporting of potential or actual safety issues.
• Attends in-service classes as assigned Complies with all departmental and Hospital policies and procedures.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Documents examination history on patient, documents unusual conditions and/or limitations, records the examination time and technologist identification in the PACS system.
• Effectively uses the Information Systems programs for daily duties and billing procedures.
• Lifts and transfers patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient care and medical record information. Abides by HIPAA regulations to access PHI only as necessary for job classification.
• Performs safety inspection of equipment prior to initial use. Reports unsafe acts or conditions to manager.
• Complies with all safety and infection control policies and procedures
• Possesses the skills and knowledge needed to assess the condition of the pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient(s) in order to demonstrate requested anatomy throughout proper patient positioning, technique selection, selection of contrast media, application of immobilization and radiation protection devices. Provides educational information to family members as required.
• Responsible for quality imaging including proper exposure factors and patient positioning.
• Demonstrates knowledge, competency of radiological techniques
• Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of radiological equipment
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization wide Performance Improvement.
• Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Reviews Radiology requisition verifies examination with Doctors orders, checks patient history and special instructions. Greets patients, verifies their identity, and explains procedure utilizing Aidet for Patient Satisfaction.
• Rotates to different shifts and work areas as scheduled or assigned, works overtime as directed.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum of oneyears in acute hospital base experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• No prior experience required for all Methodist Hospital interns.

Education:

• Diploma from approved and accredited Ultrasound School.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current RDMS and RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist cert) required.
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.

At USC Arcadia Hospital every team member of our 348-bed hospital strives to provide an exceptional patient experience while exemplifying our shared values of iRAISE - Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety and Excellence. We achieve this through compassionate care, creating lifelong relationships by changing the way health and healthcare are delivered in our community.

At USC Arcadia Hospital, you’ll enjoy an excellent compensation and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings Plan with match, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Free On-Site Parking, Child Care, Employee Referral Bonus Program, etc.), including professional development programs, and much more.

Living and Working in the San Gabriel Valley:

The City of Arcadia is located in the beautiful San Gabriel Valley, which is one of the best places to live and work in California and is just 15 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. The region offers a multitude of diverse entertainment, shopping and exceptional restaurant options. The San Gabriel Valley is less than an hour away from sunny Southern California beaches, and less than two hours away from local mountain resorts like Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead.

Locally, Arcadia is a wonderful, thriving community featuring the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens as well as the Santa Anita Park racetrack, and is located next to the City of Pasadena, which hosts the New Year’s Day Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game annually. The region boasts excellent public and private schools and universities close by, including Cal Tech, USC, UCLA, Cal State Northridge, Cal Poly Pomona, Azusa Pacific University and the Claremont Colleges. Arcadia was recently named “Best Place to Raise Your Kids” by Bloomberg Businessweek magazine and is the perfect place to call home.

Pay Transparency

The hourly salary rate range for this position is $44.94 - $58.99. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations .