Ultrasound Technician in Surgery Center

Panoramic Health•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technician works directly with patients and physicians, operating equipment that uses high-frequency soundwaves to take images and scans of the body's internal organs. This role involves performing diagnostic sonographic examinations, scheduling and coordinating tests, recording results, and maintaining operational logs. The technician is also responsible for calibrating and maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, explaining procedures to patients, and preparing exam rooms. Adherence to HIPAA requirements and strict confidentiality of patient information is crucial. The technician must alert medical staff of any abnormalities and operate equipment under authorized diagnostic approaches, problem-solving and making decisions regarding patient testing, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

2-year Allied Health degree.
Successful completion of an approved 1-year program in Ultrasound Technology.
Minimum 2 years of experience in the field.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data.
Schedules and coordinates tests, records test results, and prepares and maintains operational logs.
Calibrates and maintains equipment and orders supplies when needed.
Records and maintains test data and prepares preliminary interpretations of test results.
Explains ultrasound equipment and procedures to patients.
Prepares ultrasound equipment and exam rooms for examinations.
Adheres to HIPPA requirements, including strict confidentiality of patient information and testing.
Alerts referring medical staff of any abnormalities that require immediate attention.
Operates equipment under authorized diagnostic approaches and practices.
Problem-solves and makes decisions regarding patient testing.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.