Per Diem / PRN Outpatient Ultrasound Technologist

Company: Adventist Health
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: November 26, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Adventist Health is seeking a per diem / prn Outpatient Ultrasound Technologist for a per diem / prn job in San Luis Obispo, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Per Diem \n Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had. \n Job Summary: \n Performs outpatient ultrasonic diagnostic procedures in accordance with accepted protocols as directed by physicians. Produces images of internal body tissues in order to diagnose and monitor a variety of conditions such as heart disease, pregnancy and cancer. \n Job Requirements: \n\n Education and Work Experience: \n \n Certificate or Diploma from approved ultrasound school: Required \n Bachelor's Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred \n Master's Degree: Preferred \n \n\n\n Licenses/Certifications: \n \n American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification within one year of hire: Required \n American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Sonography: Preferred \n \n\n\n Facility Specific License/Certifications: \n \n Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required \n \n\n\n Essential Functions: \n \n Uses ultrasound equipment to direct high-frequency sound waves to a prescribed area of the patient’s body and capture quality images that describe the composition, shape and motion of tissues, organs, vessels and pathology. Summarizes, documents, verifies and presents images, findings, calculations and measurements to physicians for diagnoses. Adheres to ultrasonic diagnostic procedures, precautions and standards. \n Provides direct patient care, including assessing patient condition and ability to cooperate. Positions patients and equipment, prepares patients for procedures and continually monitors and records vital signs. Observes for reactions and signs of impending complications and intervening as needed. \n Maintains accurate records, files and billing information. Ensures the integrity of patient medical images and data while adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations. \n Prepares rooms and patients for subsequent ultrasound procedures. \n Verifies operational status of equipment prior to daily utilization. \n Performs other job-related duties as assigned. \n \n\n\n Organizational Requirements: \n Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. \n\n\n Adventist Health Job ID 52012. Posted job title: ultrasound technologist (outpatient), per diem, days About Adventist Health Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being. Benefits Continuing Education Bereavement Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Health Care FSA 403b retirement plan Employee assistance programs Life insurance Holiday Pay 401k retirement plan Sick pay Health savings account

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