HonorHealth·Mesa, Arizona
The Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures, including abdominal, OB/GYN, and small parts exams, while ensuring patient safety and comfort. They also assist physicians during procedures, maintain equipment, and manage daily department workflow.
Responsibilities: Job summary
Under the direction of a radiologist, this Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Assumes responsibility for tasks or procedures as assigned. Performs data entry operations using appropriate hospital software package. Staff member may be required to provide coverage at various locations in the network.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs ultrasound techniques and examination; including but not limited to abdominal, OB/GYN, and small parts, by selecting proper technical factors on individual patient basis and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient's safety and comfort.
Transports patient to and from exam room/table, prepares and maintains room.
Acquires digital images and evaluates for technical quality.
Assists physician in diagnostic procedures and with administering medications.
Assists in coordination of daily workflow for the department’s activities.
Maintains equipment in efficient operating order.
Performs and documents all required quality control testing.
Contacts service for repair and maintenance as directed.
Rotates throughout the department as staffing and volume dictates.
Participates in orientation, training, and in-servicing of staff, as needed.
Maintains an orderly, clean and safe environment of patients and staff in assigned area.
Maintains stock and inventory as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED Required Other / Certificate Graduation from an accredited program for diagnostic medical sonography Preferred Associates Preferred
EXPERIENCE Other >10 months clinical ultrasound experience Required
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for an associate degree or graduation from an accredited sonography program. At least 10 months of clinical ultrasound experience and current ARDMS and BLS certifications are required.
Market context
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