Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Ultrasound Technologist (Sonographer), you will utilize advanced sonographic equipment to record detailed images of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses, including unborn fetuses, providing critical visual data for diagnosis and prenatal care.

Every day you will directly interact with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, and preparing them for scans. You will meticulously operate sonographic equipment, adjusting settings and patient positions to ensure clear, diagnostic images. You will monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort, select and examine images for pathologies, and present preliminary findings to Physicians.

To be successful in this role, you will possess excellent patient service and communication skills, sharp eyesight, and meticulous attention to detail. You will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision-making skills to effectively capture and interpret sonographic data, ensuring optimal diagnostic support.
Performs digital, color and duplex scanning.Selects the proper transducer, frequency and diameter for performance of the examination.Performs emergency exams at bedside. Demonstrates ability to recognize a diagnostic scan and render an initial interpretation to the Radiologist for interpretation.Verifies correct patient using two patient identifiers.Follows standard patient identifier of name and date of birth.Evaluates patient condition to see if they are capable of answering questions necessary for proper identification.
Job Requirements
RequiredGraduate of accredited school of sonography and Experience gained thru an accredited school of sonography or BE, upon hireBasic Life Support - CPR, upon hire andRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire orRegistered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, upon hire orRegistered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, upon hire orRegistered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo, upon hire orRegistered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo, upon hire orRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen, upon hire orRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Breast, upon hire orRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Neurosonology, upon hire orRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer OB/GYN, upon hire orRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Pediatric Sono, upon hire and
PreferredMedical Radiographer: CA, upon hire andRegistered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire Where You'll Work

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.