Ultrasound Technologist

Sanitas • Surprise, AZ

69d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanitas is a global healthcare organization providing primary care, urgent care, nutrition, laboratory, diagnostic, healthcare education, and patient resources. The Ultrasound Technologist provides quality patient care while performing general and vascular diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation or intervention and support patient diagnosis.

The role conducts patient interviews and verifies identification, gathers and documents clinical history, prepares and operates ultrasound equipment, performs imaging procedures, and assesses images for technical quality and diagnostic value. The technologist works with radiologists, maintains accurate patient and procedure records, follows quality-control practices, and complies with healthcare regulations, company policies, and HIPAA privacy requirements. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and may assist with other departmental duties as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher in echocardiography or a related field from an accredited program.
• At least 2 years of experience in an outpatient diagnostic imaging facility or hospital.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and cardiac pathophysiology.
• Proficiency in operating sonography equipment and software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Compassion and empathy in patient care.
• Knowledge of patient-safety and infection-control protocols.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Proficiency with sonography equipment, eCW, PACS, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Follow established standards of practice for image processing and interpretation.
• Advanced English language proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Spanish language proficiency.
• Preferred Creole language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to gather medical history and relevant information, ensuring patient safety and appropriate procedure planning.
• Identify patients, obtain clinical history, and accurately document relevant information.
• Position patients and equipment and adjust technical factors to produce high-quality images.
• Prepare and calibrate ultrasound equipment and complete daily and weekly quality-control measures.
• Conduct imaging studies using appropriate techniques and protocols; adjust equipment settings to optimize image quality and diagnostic value.
• Work with radiologists to perform appropriate diagnostic testing when abnormalities are identified.
• Analyze images and recordings for abnormalities, measurements, and anomalies.
• Assess images for technical quality, proper annotation, patient identification, and demonstration of relevant anatomy.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of procedures, patient information, image data, and physician orders.
• Collaborate with radiologists to discuss findings and support development of diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Comply with applicable state and federal regulations, quality-control standards, HIPAA, and company compliance policies.
• Assist with other departmental duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Travel between locations as required by business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree