What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Imaging Specialist - Ultrasonography - Part position at Valley Children's Healthcare?
The Medical Imaging Specialist (MIS) is an unlicensed multi-skilled worker who supports patient care by performing specific technical tasks and support functions as delegated by a licensed provider. Care provided by the MIS is supervised by a Radiologic Technologist.
Position DetailsAbout Us:
The Ultrasound department at Valley Children’s Healthcare is comprised of a group of specialized multi-registered sonographers (ABD/OB-GYN/Pediatric/Vascular) that take pride in cultivating a solid foundation who performs a variety of Ultrasound imaging procedures, including trauma and elastography, to provide data for diagnosis and monitoring of disease and injuries in accordance with all applicable standards, regulations, and licensing requirements. Ultrasound serves inpatient, outpatient, and patients coming from the emergency department and requires competency in a variety of sonography equipment and technology facets, performing duties in an array of acute care pediatric-centered settings. This department is designed for those who desire utilizing technology working with a highly motivated team who demonstrates caring for children in an environment of sonographers, students, and others.
Valley Children’s Healthcare - one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation - provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum six (6) months pediatric experience preferred
- Must be able to work within a team environment and have the ability to manage multiple priorities in a timely manner
- Bilingual skills preferred
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma as accredited by the US Department of Education or GED required
- Graduate of a patient care program (CNA, MA or EMT) preferred
- BLS - Basic Life Support is required within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
ADDITIONAL SHIFT INFORMATION:
- 1700 - 0130 Weekdays & some weekends
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.orgDisclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
