Ultrasound Technologist PRN Rotating

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Goodyear, AZ

50d

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, performs basic diagnostic ultrasound procedures, as requested by a licensed physician. Exercises professional judgment in providing health care services, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly. May be multi-credentialed in the area of sonography. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. Produces quality ultrasound examinations which are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by Radiologists/Physician and may include: abdominal, pelvic, OB/GYN, Vascular, Cardiac, small parts and interventional ultrasound procedures.

Requirements

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: Completion of formal ultrasound technology training which meets requirements for certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 0-6 months experience
• REQUIRED COURSE(S) TRAINING: Maintains required CEU's to retain Registry
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Must be registered within 24 months of graduation (and 12 months of hire). RVT (ARDMS or RVS (CCI) if required by hiring facility per CMS guidelines; BLS.
• SPECIAL SKILLS: Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to understand oral and written instructions stated in radiological and medical terms and to exchange information with patients and staff. Proficient with general operating procedures, i.e, start up procedures, calibration of equipment, troubleshooting, and problem solving. Basic computer skills.
• SUPERVISES: Functional supervision may be exercised over cross-training technologists and/or students.

Nice To Haves

• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Two years experience.
• PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATION: ARDMS or ARRT (with applicable sonography credential 'S', 'BS' or 'VS').

Responsibilities

• Performs basic diagnostic ultrasound procedures
• Exercises professional judgment in providing health care services
• Assists in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly
• Produces quality ultrasound examinations which are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by Radiologists/Physician and may include: abdominal, pelvic, OB/GYN, Vascular, Cardiac, small parts and interventional ultrasound procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees