Ultrasound Technician - Full Time Sign On + Relocation Bonus

Kingman Healthcare•Kingman, AZ

About The Position

Under the direction of the radiologist, the Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic exams and studies to support safe, high-quality patient care. The role uses professional judgment to adapt imaging procedures and select appropriate, cost-effective action plans based on relevant information and the patient’s abilities and condition. The technologist verifies patient identity and requested procedures, checks pregnancy status when appropriate, reviews lab values before interventional procedures, and assesses factors that may contraindicate an exam. The position involves observing patients and equipment during procedures, documenting patient reactions, exam occurrences, start and completion times, and relevant patient history in PACS/RIS, and promptly reporting problems to a supervisor. The technologist performs a range of ultrasound exams and studies, obtains representative anatomical images, distinguishes normal from abnormal anatomy, and applies knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, and pathological processes. The role also participates in department and modality projects and duties.

Requirements

Graduate of an ARDMS-approved registry-eligible Ultrasound Technologist program, an approved ARRT program (RT(S) or RT(VS)), or an approved registry-eligible CCI (RVS) program.
Obtain RVT, ARRT(VS), or RVS certification within six months of the start date.
Current BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients.
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze and apply theory to practical skills.
Ability to stand and walk for periods of two hours or longer.
Ability to lift equipment up to 50 pounds, push equipment up to 150 pounds, and assist with moving an adult patient weighing up to 300 pounds.
Concentration and visual and auditory acuity to monitor screens and follow instructions during procedures.

Nice To Haves

ARDMS certification in one or more of the following: Abdomen, OB/GYN, or Breast.
At least one year of experience in OB/GYN, abdominal, or vascular ultrasound.

Responsibilities

Adapt imaging procedures using professional judgment to achieve quality diagnostic outcomes.
Review pertinent information and assess the patient’s abilities and condition to select an appropriate, cost-effective action plan.
Confirm patient identity using two unique identifiers and verify the requested procedure.
Verify pregnancy status for female patients when appropriate.
Evaluate lab values before performing interventional procedures.
Observe the patient and equipment during procedures, document patient reactions or problems on requisitions, and promptly report problems to the supervisor.
Assess factors that may contraindicate procedures, including medications or insufficient patient preparation.
Document patient and exam occurrences in PACS/RIS, including exam start and completion times.
Document significant patient history relevant to exams and procedures, and recognize clinical information from the patient and medical record that may affect the examination.
Perform abdominal, renal, aorta, thyroid, pelvic, obstetrical, biophysical profile, vascular, testicular, breast, color-flow, and Doppler studies, as well as renal biopsies and imaging of localized fluid collections.
Obtain representative anatomical images and recognize normal and abnormal anatomy and pathological processes.
Apply knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology to identify the area to be imaged.
Participate in department and modality projects and duties.