Ultrasound Tech

Overview Embark on a rewarding career with Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status. Job Summary Working Lead, coordinates scheduling and efforts of the Ultrasound Techs. Mentors and trains staff. Coordinates with other departments the day‑to‑day activity for routine, portable, and invasive patient procedures. Works with the Manager of Radiology, the Radiologists, and other personnel to supervise and perform technical procedures in General and Vascular Ultrasound. Responsibilities Coordinates the scheduling and efforts of the Ultrasound Technologists. Mentors new and less experienced staff and students. Performs general ultrasound procedures for patients of all age groups served. Duties include general operating procedures, start‑up procedures, calibration of equipment, troubleshooting, QC, preventative maintenance, malfunctioning equipment and problem solving. Assists in evaluation of new procedures, reagents and equipment. Ensures correct exam is performed with the right patient, at the right time, verifies patient identification with proper film. Explains procedure and assesses the patient before testing occurs. Follows protocol for filing and copying of films. Performs billing and charging with hospital computer systems. Identifies, proposes solutions and assists in implementation of ideas for improvement in patient care and departmental/hospital operations. Identifies opportunities and implements strategies to decrease waste in supplies and equipment. Maintains inter and intra departmental communication via phone, fax, computer, etc. Maintains communication with radiologists. Identifies anatomy and recognizes types of disease processes by interpretation of measurements and by visual inspection of images. Calculates various measurements by using established formulas or computational capabilities of the individual piece of equipment. Prioritizes workload, completes work in a timely manner, maintains a clean and orderly work environment, and shares responsibility for organizing supplies, tracking, stocking and storing equipment. Participates in the peer review and orientation process for new team members. Coordinates and participates in completion of the orientation competency checklist for new hires and annual competencies for all employees. Manages employee performance by participating in evaluation process and coaching. Refers problems/issues to the appropriate resources when unable to independently manage the situation. Qualifications Special Skills Excellent verbal communication skills necessary to understand oral and written instructions stated in radiological and medical terms and to exchange information with patients and staff. Problem‑solving skills. Minimum Requirements Education: Completion of formal ultrasound technology training which meets requirements for certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. Experience: Three years Ultrasound and Vascular experience with demonstrated leadership skills. Licensure/Certifications: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or CCI Certified. Basic Life Support. Preferred Requirements Education: Associate’s degree. Experience: Five years Ultrasound and Vascular hospital experience with demonstrated leadership skills. Licensure/Certifications RT(R), RDMS (General and OB), RVT Candidates without the required certification have up to one (1) year from date of hire to obtain. Employment Practices Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. E‑Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Organization Description Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high‑quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. #J-18808-Ljbffr