Ultrasound Technologist I

RADIOLOGY LTD LLC•Tucson, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Radiology Ltd., a 500-employee medical imaging organization, is seeking a full-time Ultrasound Technologist to join their dynamic team at the St. Mary's site in Tucson, AZ. The organization is expanding its practice and adding staff. The role involves performing general ultrasound procedures, processing images, and maintaining records. Radiology Ltd. is a partner company of Lumexa Imaging and has been a premier provider of diagnostic and interventional radiology services in Southern Arizona since 1933.

Requirements

Current ARDMS and CPR certification
Technologist must also be able to stand, bend, squat and lift at least 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Two years clinical experience is preferred.
Vascular training helpful.

Responsibilities

Properly identifies and interviews patient.
Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
Performs general ultrasound including abdomen, pelvis, vascular, carotids and Venous Doppler studies.
Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
Sends images to PACS for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
Communicates with the supervisor regarding maintenance, malfunctions, and minor repairs needed on ultrasound equipment.
Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
Works effectively with co-workers, supervisors, patients, physicians and other external contacts.