PRN - Ultrasound Technician - Peridot, United States - SCA Health

Description

The Ultrasound Technician performs a variety of ultrasound procedures to assist in a diagnosis of disease or demonstrate principles of growth and development.

• Obtains patient history, performs ultrasound studies as ordered by healthcare provider and observes patient during studies
• Correlates clinical history, pertinent clinical data, lab tests and other ancillary diagnostic exams to obtain ultrasound exams of optimal value
• Recognizes and interprets diagnostic scans as appropriate
• Develops, collates and presents exams to Radiologist for final interpretation; records diagnostic results in medical record
• Assists patient to and from exam room/table; positions patient to ensure optimal results of procedure(s)
• Prepares patients for examination by explaining procedure(s) and study purpose
• Positions equipment and sets measurements and controls for appropriate density, details and contrast
• Assists maintain records and files to ensure compliance with all state and federal requirements and regulatory standards
• Conducts training and in-services on equipment and procedures for students by demonstrating and teaching proper use and operation of equipment, anatomy and ultrasound physics
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment to provide for ongoing safe operations
• Performs and documents quality control activities, identifies and reports equipment for repair
• Maintains stock and inventory levels of supplies for procedures
• Actively participates in a variety of performance and quality improvement initiatives
• Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives
• Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor
• Performs all other job related activities as required
• One year of experience in ultrasound preferred
• Completion of an accredited ultrasound program
• ARDMS registration preferred
• BLS certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire

SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual.

Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations.