ultrasound technologist - Casa Grande, United States - Sun Life Health

Description

Job Details

Job Location
PALM CENTER OBGYN - CASA GRANDE, AZ

Position Type
Full-time

Salary Range
$ $44.50

Job Shift
8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday

Description

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

Executes diagnostic sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data. Promotes and restores patient's health by performing diagnostic sonographic (ultrasound) testing and reporting test results; assuring the quality of operations and complying with all governing regulations. Providing test results to clinic providers in a timely manner. All functions to be performed at the level of expertise to which the Ultrasound Tech has been trained and certified.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identify patient service requirements by establishing rapport with patients and others to better understand service requirements, being aware of age specific needs protocols
• Perform diagnostic sonographic examination procedures in accordance with established standards and ensures practices, procedures, and policies meet Joint Commission accreditation standards
• Schedule and coordinate tests, records test results, and prepare and maintain operational logs
• Respond to changes in patient's physical status/behavior and seek assistance from a registered nurse or provider
• Assume responsibility of area in coordination with the Chair of OB/GYN
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of assigned area
• Provide clinical guidance to all employees assigned to area and assists in their development
• Supervise per diem personnel including orienting, training, scheduling and evaluating
• Compile statistics on analysis performed, number of procedures, and other necessary reports
• Calibrate and maintain equipment and order supplies when needed
• Confer with providers and specialist on questions regarding tests and procedures
• Develop diagnostic sonographic methods, procedures, and policies in accordance with safe and efficient clinic guidelines and external accreditation standards
• Maintain logs and film library in accordance with clinic regulations and protocols

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Graduate of an approved one-year program in Ultrasound Technology
• Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Certificate of completion of approved Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound comprehensive course
• Two years experience as an Ultrasound Technologist