Ultrasound Tech II Heart Care John C. Lincoln Clinic

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Tech II performs ultrasound diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the direction of a radiologist, using independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The position includes performing examinations, capturing and evaluating digital images, entering data in hospital software, assisting physicians with diagnostic procedures and medication administration, and taking responsibility for assigned tasks. The staff member may provide coverage at different locations in the network and travel to support Heart Care clinics. This role is based at the Heart Care Clinic at 340 E. Palm Lane in Phoenix, Arizona. The stated schedule is 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position also supports department workflow, equipment maintenance and quality control, staff orientation and training, and a clean, orderly, and safe patient-care environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
More than 10 months of clinical ultrasound experience.
ARDMS eligibility, including passing the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) exam.
Current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) license or RVT credential, including passing one of the following exams: Abdomen, Breast, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatric Sonography, or Vascular Technology; one year required.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program.
Associate degree.
Two or more ARDMS specialty credentials.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound techniques and examinations, including abdominal, OB/GYN, and small-parts examinations, selecting appropriate technical factors for each patient.
Observe patients during procedures to promote their safety and comfort; transport patients to and from the exam room or table and prepare and maintain the room.
Acquire digital images and evaluate them for technical quality.
Assist physicians with diagnostic procedures and with administering medications.
Perform data entry using the appropriate hospital software package.
Assist in coordinating the department’s daily workflow.
Maintain equipment in efficient operating order, perform and document required quality-control testing, and contact service for repairs and maintenance as directed.
Rotate throughout the department according to staffing and patient volume.
Participate in staff orientation, training, and in-servicing as needed.
Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff in the assigned area; maintain stock and inventory as assigned.
Provide coverage at various network locations and travel to support Heart Care clinics.
Perform other duties as assigned.