Ultrasound Technologist

Customer Value Partners • Tucson, AZ

23d • Onsite

About The Position

CVP seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to join our team. The services of the Ultrasound Technologist shall be provided in accordance with the policies of the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System located at 3601 S. 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85723. The Registered Ultrasound Technologist works directly with patients and Physicians and operates equipment that uses high-frequency soundwaves to take images and scans of the body's internal organs. The Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist at this level must be able to work independently and make appropriate decisions with little interaction from the supervisor.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust government security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Current and valid ARDMS license.
• Must be licensed in Abdomen or RVT.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) as certified by the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of two years of experience in diagnostic medical sonography.
• All candidates must be able to: Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs.
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force.

Responsibilities

• Independently operates equipment to perform a variety of complex sonographic examinations ranging from routine to highly specialized.
• Reviews requisitions to assure that the patient history and anatomical area of interest is consistent with the exam(s) requested.
• Examinations performed includes abdomen for tumors, cysts, abscesses, hematomas, inflammatory lesions, and the size and location of organs.
• Evaluations of the abdominal aorta for aneurysm and/or dissection, and chest exams for pleural effusions will also be performed.
• Conducts neck, carotid artery, leg vein, and artery examinations.
• Assists Radiologists during invasive procedures and performs all types of gynecological ultrasound exams.
• Performs quantitative Doppler measurements to determine blood flow profiles when indicated.
• Must have knowledge of appropriate use of color flow/power Doppler to further evaluate areas for vascular patency/pattern.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees