Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Sonographer I for their Diagnostic Ultrasound department responsible for operating sonographic and other related equipment in an entry level position. Assists physicians as necessary to complete diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures for patients of all ages. Has a basic knowledge of anatomy and pathology as it relates to ultrasound imaging. Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates patient flow and responsible for producing quality images efficiently and safely.
QUALIFICATIONS:
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Education:
- Preferred: Graduate from a two (2) year Allied Health Ultrasound Program, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and one (1) year of full-time, supervised scanning as a student sonographer, in a hospital setting.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- Minimum: RDMS or RVT eligible. Obtains either RDMS or RVT registry within one (1) year of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Preferred: RDMS in abdomen, OB/GYN and RVT. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
Technical Requirements:
- Minimum: General, OB/GYN, and Small Parts experience.
- Preferred: General, OB/GYN, Small Part, and procedure assistance experience. Vascular ultrasound experience.
Years of Related Work Experience:
- Preferred: 1 year, full time, in a hospital setting, preforming general and vascular ultrasound exams, independently, post-graduation.
Skills Required
- RDMS or RVT eligible
- Obtain RDMS or RVT registry within one year of hire
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification
- Experience with general ultrasound
- Experience with OB/GYN ultrasound
- Experience with small-parts ultrasound
- Graduate of a two-year CAAHEP-accredited Allied Health Ultrasound Program
- One year of full-time supervised scanning as a student sonographer in a hospital setting
- RDMS registry in abdomen and OB/GYN
- RVT registry
- Procedure assistance experience
- Vascular ultrasound experience
- One year of full-time post-graduation hospital experience performing general and vascular ultrasound exams independently
Cottage Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for the area and often described as fair or among the best locally. Noted examples of meaningful raises over time reinforce the perception of market-aligned compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as very good, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision alongside robust mental health resources. Wellness supports like an EAP, onsite fitness/yoga, and incentives enhance overall value.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Distinctive programs such as substantial down‑payment assistance, workforce‑affordable housing, wellness dollars, and onsite childcare broaden total rewards beyond core insurance. These offerings are positioned to help offset local cost pressures and support daily life.
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What We Do
Mission Statement: To provide superior health care for and improve the health of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion. Founded in 1888, the not-for-profit Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been serving the community for more than 125 years. Cottage Health, formed in 1996 as the not-for-profit parent organization of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and its affiliated Cottage Children’s Medical Center, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, is guided by a volunteer board of directors from the greater Santa Barbara community and provides the residents of the Central and South Coast with exemplary health care, continuous improvements in medical practice, and a commitment to our communities.
