Ultrasonographer

Why Join Us? At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care. We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff! We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies. We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends! UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more! Job Description: problem-solving Perform exams safely and efficiently. Prepare patients for exams by explaining the procedure and assisting as needed with transferring them to the ultrasound table. Obtain and record accurate patient information, which includes a timeout to confirm the patient’s name and DOB. Include prior test results and information from physical examinations when appropriate in a timely manner. Operate and adjust ultrasound equipment and maneuver patients to obtain quality images for diagnostic purposes. Perform sonogram and provide oral and/or written summary of technical findings to assist physician with diagnosis and treatment. Determine appropriate images to include to differentiate between normal and pathological areas. Transfer all images to the PAC system and possess working knowledge of PACS functionality. Maintain a clean and safe environment within each exam room. Maintain Cleaning logs for each machine/room. Maintain and stock supplies, prepare supplies for special examinations, and order supplies when necessary. Report any malfunctioning equipment to management in a timely manner. Adhere to all UUG’s policies and procedures for Infection Control. Qualifications Associates degree required. Minimum of one year of experience performing diagnostic abdominal ultrasound studies. American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) board certification; Abdomen and Physics certification required and will be verified prior to employment. Certificate of completion from a recognized and accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and will be verified prior to employment. BLS certification is required and will be verified prior to employment. Maintain CME requirements as required by ARDMS and will periodically be verified throughout employment. In some instances, UUG may offer employment to a board-eligible candidate; that individual will have 1 year from the date of hire to pass both the Physics and Abdomen portions of the boards. Failure to complete this requirement will result in termination from their Ultrasound position. Key Competencies Conduct oneself in a professional manner that represents UUG’s core values. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Ultrasound principles and practices, including differentiation of cross-section anatomy and medical terminology. Possess working knowledge of ultrasound equipment and related computer systems. Ability to work in a pleasant and cooperative manner with patients & colleagues. Possess excellent customer service skills and a positive team player attitude. Ability to demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and caring attitude. Demonstrates ease and comfort when asking probing questions to the patient. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to demonstrate strong typing, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute. Ability to demonstrate proficient computer software and database skills. Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail and willingness to learn. Ability to organize workload to determine priorities. Ability to tolerate working in confined areas and/ or with distractions when necessary. Ability to and feel comfortable with multi-tasking, proactive problem solving, and working in a fast-paced environment. Adhere to HIPAA regulations. Travel Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region. Job Type Full Time Pay Range $38.00 - $45.00 per hour Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws. This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extended and accepted. Equal Opportunity Employer: Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Affiliates include Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology—Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology—Tucson, Colorado Urology, and Tennessee Urology. #J-18808-Ljbffr Astera Cancer Care