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Marana Health · 3 months ago

Ultrasound Tech

Marana, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

MHC Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center seeking an Ultrasound Tech to join their medical team at the Dove Mountain Health Center in Tucson, AZ. The role involves utilizing specialized sonography equipment to perform diagnostic ultrasound images and support medical providers in clinical diagnosis and monitoring of medical conditions.

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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 certifications

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 improvement

Works closely with administrator and front office supervisor to resolve patient flow issues

Performs all other related duties as assigned or requested

Qualification

Diagnostic Medical SonographyAmerican Registry certificationUltrasound procedures experienceArizona State LicenseSonography Principles ExaminationCPR certificationUltrasound processesOperate equipmentBilingual (English/Spanish)Effective communication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Associate degree or certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography; required

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification; required

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

Preferred

Arizona State License of Radiology (MRTBE); preferred

Successful completion of Sonography Principles and Instrumentation Examination (SPI); preferred

Bilingual (English/Spanish); preferred. May be required based on patient needs

Benefits

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.