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Per Diem Ultrasound Technologist - Pacific Imaging - PD - Day

UCI Health, Costa Mesa, CA, United States


Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. It includes UCI Medical Center, a 459‑bed acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center, high‑risk perinatal
eonatal program and American College of Surgeons‑verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold‑level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

Incumbent performs the full range of basic diagnostic Ultrasound procedures. Will prepare and position patients, adjust equipment to best demonstrate area of interest, operate various stationary and portable equipment and imaging systems. May rotate to other areas of the medical center. Hours will include holiday rotation. Will perform exams on adult and pediatric patients. Will maintain equipment and log all reported repairs. Will rotate shifts and assignments as needed. The technologist is expected to display professional conduct at all times in their interactions with other staff members, patients, and visitors.
Required Qualifications

What It Takes to be Successful

Requires ARDMS credentials in Abdomen and/or OB/Gyn and/or Vascular upon hire and a second credential of Abdomen and/or OB/Gyn and/or Vascular by end of 6‑month probationary period
Must perform both inpatient and outpatient exams, and all other ultrasound exams as needed.
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
Graduate of a formal accredited ultrasound training program in an approved school.
Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holidays.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
Preferred Qualifications

Prefer vascular and neuro ultrasound experience.
Prefer recent work experience in an acute care setting.
Prefer experience/training in musculoskeletal, transcranial doppler, breast and/or vascular ultrasound.
Prefer BCLS.
Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits, including medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.
Conditions Of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) requires all applicants to comply with the following conditions of employment:
Background Check and Live Scan.
Employment Misconduct.
Legal Right to Work in the United States.
Vaccination Policies.
Smoking and Tobacco Policy.
Drug Free Environment.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: The final candidate must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years that determine misconduct.
Additional conditions may apply, depending on business unit or job specific requirements:
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act compliance.
E‑Verify.
Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation.
Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must provide proof of work authorization.

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