Ultrasound Tech - general
Full Time • Fortuna, CA, 95540, Fortuna
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JOB ID: 3089501
Position: Ultrasound Tech - general
Shift Schedule: Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 16:30)
Location: Fortuna, CA 95540
Job Type: Travel Position
Start date: 12/01/2025
Pay rate: $70-$75 per hour
Job Summary:
The Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures using ultrasound
equipment to capture high-quality images of internal organs, tissues, and blood flow. The role
involves interacting with patients, operating ultrasound machines, and ensuring accurate and
clear imaging for diagnostic purposes. The Ultrasound Tech follows safety protocols, maintains
equipment, and collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide
exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- • Perform Ultrasound Scans: Operate ultrasound equipment to perform imaging
- procedures, including abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, and vascular studies, as ordered by a
- physician.
- • Patient Preparation: Prepare and position patients for ultrasound exams, explain
- procedures, and ensure patient comfort and safety during the imaging process.
- • Image Acquisition and Analysis: Capture and review images for quality and diagnostic
- accuracy, making adjustments as needed to obtain the best possible results.
- • Documentation: Document patient information, imaging procedures performed, and
- relevant clinical details in the patient’s medical record.
- • Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and calibration of ultrasound
- equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reporting any malfunctions or needed
- repairs.
- • Safety Compliance: Follow safety protocols to protect patients and staff from
- unnecessary exposure to ultrasound and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- • Collaboration: Work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare
- professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information and coordinate patient care.
- • Patient Care: Provide compassionate and professional care, addressing patient concerns
- and ensuring a positive experience throughout the imaging process.
Qualifications:
- Education: Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography,
- Ultrasound Technology, or a related field.
- Certification: ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
- certification in relevant specialties (e.g., ABD, OB/GYN, RVT) required. State licensure where applicable.
- BLS/CPR Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist preferred.
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Precision Scans is an equal opportunity employer, committed to cultural diversity. Precision Scans will provide equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.
Compensation: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour
What makes us different?
Precision Scans, is a staffing registry that provides staffing solutions/Temporary coverage through supreme optimum quality professionals/technologist for allied health and nursing needs.
Uniting talent with opportunity
Providing prompt service in order to staff your need is a priority for Helping Hands Staffing Services. We have staff in place that is specialized in providing you with the right candidate based upon your needs. We provide staff for the following areas.
- Allied Health Professional
- Mammogram Technologist
- Ultrasound Technologist
- Vascular Technologist
- MRI Technologist
- CT Technologist
- X-Ray Technologist
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Nursing
- RN, LVN, CNA
Philosophy
Our Team’s commitment to strive for excellence, because we believe technologists are the eyes & ears of the Radiologist to deliver Precision in every scan or diagnostic test.
Vision
To heal human kind by providing compassionate care.
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