Community Health System

Sonographer 1, FH Ultrasound


Pay44.38 - 57.69 / hour
LocationFresno/California
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 45219

      Overview

      *All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

      Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital (FHSH) is a unique specialty hospital in Central California known for its luxurious accommodations, excellent patient experience and five-star cardiac, vascular and bariatric surgery services. Healthgrades and patients alike, have rated our facility among the top California hospitals when it comes to providing a healing environment. More than 90% of patients surveyed indicated they "would definitely" recommend us to family and friends. Healthgrades also ranks us in the top 5% nationally, recognizing our hotel-like environment and service with the Outstanding Patient Experience Award, eight years in a row. We have 48 private patient suites that are able to accommodate a patient's overnight guest. Also, an additional nine private intensive care suites. We are a technologically advanced facility with surgical suites that promote minimally-invasive techniques for cardiac, vascular, bariatric and general surgery.

      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.

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