Ultrasound Technologist - Flagstaff AZ
Ultrasound Technologist - Flagstaff AZ
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30-04-2025
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30-04-2025
Job Description
Overview
The Ultrasound Technologist performs sonographic examinations to locate evaluate and record critical functional pathological and anatomical data according to established standards. Provides basic patient care maintains equipment transports patients and prepares and maintains documentation.
This positions location is onsite only.
This positions location is onsite only.
Responsibilities
Patient Care
* Obtains patient history.
* Educates patients/families regarding procedures and/or treatment to be performed as well as risk factors and prevention.
* Positions patients appropriately for the applicable radiographic procedure.
* Performs radiographic procedures and analysis according to departmental guidelines.
* Develops and evaluates radiographic results for technical quality such as density contrast definition and distortion.
* Applies learned methodologies with independent judgment according to established policies and procedures.
* Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established policies.
* Maintains infection prevention standards.
* Explains standard procedures and answers patients questions.
* Prepares cleans adjusts inspects and maintains equipment.
* Produces quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.
* Prepares and maintains accurate documentation archiving imaging data as needed or required.
* Collaborates with physicians and other medical professionals.
* Educates patients/families regarding procedures and/or treatment to be performed as well as risk factors and prevention.
* Positions patients appropriately for the applicable radiographic procedure.
* Performs radiographic procedures and analysis according to departmental guidelines.
* Develops and evaluates radiographic results for technical quality such as density contrast definition and distortion.
* Applies learned methodologies with independent judgment according to established policies and procedures.
* Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established policies.
* Maintains infection prevention standards.
* Explains standard procedures and answers patients questions.
* Prepares cleans adjusts inspects and maintains equipment.
* Produces quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.
* Prepares and maintains accurate documentation archiving imaging data as needed or required.
* Collaborates with physicians and other medical professionals.
Modality Specific
* Performs sonographic examinations to locate evaluate and record critical functional pathological and anatomic data.
* Operates ultrasonic equipment to produce images of organs and tissues for diagnostic purposes.
* Utilizes transabdominal technology to monitor patient or fetus health detect or monitor tumors/cysts and diagnose cardiovascular conditions.
* May assist with vascular ultrasound procedures and ultrasound guided biopsies and other guided procedures.
* Operates ultrasonic equipment to produce images of organs and tissues for diagnostic purposes.
* Utilizes transabdominal technology to monitor patient or fetus health detect or monitor tumors/cysts and diagnose cardiovascular conditions.
* May assist with vascular ultrasound procedures and ultrasound guided biopsies and other guided procedures.
Quality
* Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
* Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements demonstrating ability to troubleshoot and notifying appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
* Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department and monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials to ensure noninterruption of service.
* Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements demonstrating ability to troubleshoot and notifying appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
* Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department and monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials to ensure noninterruption of service.
Education
* Participates in creating and sustaining a learning environment supported by evidenced based practice and research.
* Focuses on personal development areas engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers and students.
* Works with peers and other health care providers. Participates in ongoing inservice and educational seminars.
* Participates in orienting assisting mentoring and education of colleagues and students.
* Focuses on personal development areas engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers and students.
* Works with peers and other health care providers. Participates in ongoing inservice and educational seminars.
* Participates in orienting assisting mentoring and education of colleagues and students.
Compliance/Safety
* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.
* If required for position ensures all certifications and/or licenses are uptodate and valid prior to expiration dates.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.
* Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
* If required for position ensures all certifications and/or licenses are uptodate and valid prior to expiration dates.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.
* Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited Ultrasound program or Associates of Applied Science degree and graduation from an Ultrasound certificate program Required
ARDMS Required within 6 months of hire; RVTPreferred
FMC Overnight: RVT Required
BLS (American Heart Assoc. Required
NAHMG ClinicBased Staff (Does not apply to Imaging Clinic):
Fingerprint Clearance Card application number Required upon hire
Fingerprint Clearance Card Required within 90 days of hire
VVMC: Breast US Preferred
FMC Overnight: RVT Required
BLS (American Heart Assoc. Required
NAHMG ClinicBased Staff (Does not apply to Imaging Clinic):
Fingerprint Clearance Card application number Required upon hire
Fingerprint Clearance Card Required within 90 days of hire
VVMC: Breast US Preferred
Minimum 1 year general hospital experience as an Ultrasound Technologist Preferred
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers and competence in using computers and basic software programs.
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers and competence in using computers and basic software programs.
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