Ultrasound Technologist

Ultrasound Technologist

Wilmot Clinical - Tucson, AZ 85711

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Days Education Level 2 Year Degree Category Health Care

Description

Radiology Ltd., is a 500-employee medical imaging organization providing World-Class Imaging to improve the health of all Southern Arizona. Radiology Ltd. is seeking a full time Ultrasound Technologist to join our dynamic team at our Wilmot site on Tucson's east side. We are expanding our practice and adding staff. Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM

What's in it for you?

We offer full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurances, 401(k), paid time off, short- & long-term disability, telemed services as well as other work site benefits! We have employee events throughout the year for all staff, an annual family picnic as well as group hikes, walks and community service events. Annual bonuses and merit increases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Properly identifies and interviews patient. Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Position entails performing general ultrasound including abdomen, pelvis, vascular, carotids and Venous Doppler studies.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control
• Sends images to PACS for reading by radiologist or requesting physician
• Communicates with the supervisor regarding maintenance, malfunctions, and minor repairs needed on ultrasound equipment.
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Works effectively with co-workers, supervisors, patients, physicians and other external contacts.

Qualifications

• Current ARDMS and CPR certification
• Two years clinical experience is preferred.
• Vascular certification is REQUIRED.
• Technologist must also be able to stand, bend, squat and lift at least 50 lbs.

This is a safety sensitive position