Ultrasound Tech

Dove Mountain Health Center, 5224 W. Dove Centre Rd, Marana, Arizona, United States of America Job Description Posted Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM MHC Healthcare is seeking an Ultrasound Tech to join the medical team at the Dove Mountain Health Center, located in Tucson, AZ. The Ultrasound Technologist utilizes highly specialized sonography equipment to perform various technical procedures to support Marana Health Center (MHC) medical providers in making a clinical diagnosis. An Ultrasound Technologist’s main responsibility is to perform diagnostic ultrasound images, produce documentation, and share essential information with the health care team to facilitate diagnosis and monitoring of medical conditions. The Technologist is a member of the MHC clinical team and represents the MHC philosophy of quality healthcare with dignity and respect. MHC Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC), with 14 sites in Tucson and Pima County. Our mission is to improve our community by providing exceptional, whole-person healthcare. The following qualifications are required: Associate degree or certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography; required. American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification; required. Arizona State License of Radiology (MRTBE); preferred. Successful completion of Sonography Principles and Instrumentation Examination (SPI); preferred. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within 30 days of employment if not current; required. Experienced in one or more of the following fields of ultrasound procedures; required: Breast, Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN) Abdominal, Vascular Bilingual (English/Spanish); preferred. May be required based on patient needs. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if applicable and must be directly related to the functions and body of knowledge required to successfully perform the job. This position has the following supervisory responsibility: Does not direct or supervise others. The ideal candidate will also possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of processes to obtain technically diagnostic ultrasound images. Ability to operate ultrasound equipment provided for obtaining the highest quality ultrasound images. Possesses effective communication and interpersonal skills. Duties and Responsibilities: Explains procedures to patient, interviewing and obtaining patient history. Performs ultrasound examinations in small areas such as OB, abdominal and vascular as prescribed by the physician. Positions patient properly using standards for the same, and communicating effectively with health care professionals, nursing units and others. Operates ultrasound equipment, selecting the correct technical factors and processing the digital image correctly to ensure the best quality. Maintains a safe, clean and efficient work atmosphere in accordance with MHC policies and procedures. Ensures the operation of the medical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and troubleshooting, following the manufacturer’s instructions, reporting malfunctions, requesting repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintains the room with adequate and necessary supplies and manages resources effectively. Develops and maintains positive interpersonal relations with other department personnel. Operates efficiently to ensure images and records sent to the contracted radiologist are recorded and filed appropriately. Records and maintains all records concerning the ultrasound exam, including jackets, pathology files, medical imaging EMR orders, patient charts and daily logs. Maintains quality levels that exceed or meet customer expectations and needs through a process improvement and team-oriented approach. Receives reports on patients and delivers them to the appropriate provider. Maintains documentation of patient tests in EMR, completing required documentation for accurate records in accordance with established policies and procedures. Adheres to expectations of required/mandatory in-services and cerficiations. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks. Participates in education/in-service regarding Quality Improvement; e.g., quality improvement meetings, safety meetings, compliance, etc. Works with the management team for continuous imrpvement. Works closely with administrator and front office supervisor to resolve patient flow issues. Performs all other related duties as assigned or requested. MHC Healthcare’s vision is to be the premier provider and employer in community health. To support our mission and vision in our community, MHC Healthcare believes health and well-being must start at home. Therefore, employees have many opportunities to care for our own health and wellness with benefits such as: Medical, Dental, and Vision 403(b) with employer contribution Short-term disability and other benefits Paid time off including 11 holidays plus vacation and sick leave accrual Paid bereavement, jury duty, and community service time Employee discount for medical/dental/behavioral health services ($500 per year for full-time) Education reimbursement ($3,000 per year for full-time) MHC Healthcare’s total compensation program provides a market competitive combination of pay and benefits aligned with our commitment to supporting the community and ensuring organizational success. What This Position Pays: $33.05 - $45.44 Marana Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and pregnancy-related conditions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to participate in the interview process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), please contact our Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io MHC Healthcare will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.In addition, all personnel actions such as compensation, promotion, demotion, benefits, transfers, staff reductions, terminations, reinstatement and rehire, company-sponsored training, education and tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will be administered in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity. Dove Mountain Health Center, 5224 W. Dove Centre Rd, Marana, Arizona, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr