Ultrasound Tech

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a radiologist, the Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound diagnostic and therapeutic procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The technologist performs assigned tasks and procedures, enters data using appropriate hospital software, and may be required to provide coverage at different locations in the network. The role performs ultrasound examinations, including abdominal, OB/GYN, and small-parts studies. The technologist selects technical factors for each patient, monitors patient safety and comfort, transports and prepares patients, maintains the examination room, acquires digital images, and evaluates image quality. The technologist also assists physicians with diagnostic procedures and medication administration; coordinates department workflow; maintains equipment and completes required quality-control testing; supports staff orientation and training; and helps keep the assigned area clean, safe, and stocked. This is a part-time position scheduled Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Thompson Peak Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

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

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 studies, selecting appropriate technical factors for each patient.
Observe patients during procedures to ensure their safety and comfort.
Transport patients to and from the examination room or table and prepare and maintain the room.
Acquire digital images and evaluate them for technical quality.
Assist physicians with diagnostic procedures and medication administration.
Assist in coordinating daily department workflow.
Maintain equipment in operating order, perform and document required quality-control testing, and contact service for repairs and maintenance as directed.
Rotate throughout the department as staffing and patient volume require.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Enter data using the appropriate hospital software package.
Provide coverage at various network locations when required.