Overview
Per Diem Staffing Systems is one of California's leading healthcare staffing agencies. With over 30 years of experience, we have continuously succeeded in helping healthcare professionals find a temporary or permanent placement in some of California's finest hospital facilities. Experience the personal touch of working for a family owned and operated business.
We specialize in Travel Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and other healthcare positions. Please call our toll free number at 1-800-659-8233.
Job Skills / Requirements
Hospital is seeking a Breast Sonographer to work a 20 week assignment with possibility to extend. Must meet minimum qualifications below to apply.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualifications
- Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement. Must be breast-registered.
Licenses and Certifications
- ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography – BREAST
- BLS
Experience
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to interpret physician instructions and patient medical and clinical records to determine type of ultrasonic procedure/test to be performed
- Ability to perform general abdominal, small parts, OB-GYN and limited vascular sonography on varied patient population
- Ability to work effectively as a team player
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures
- Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
- Knowledge of principles of the PACS network and/or other electronic image processing and image development systems
- Knowledge of principles of ultrasound physics, and the propagation of ultrasound through tissues
- Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment
- Knowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation
Education Requirements (Any)
High School Diploma
GED
Certification Requirements (All)
BLS by American Heart Association
ARDMS-BREAST
Additional Information / Benefits
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance