Ultrasound Tech
Copper Queen Community Hospital
Bisbee, AZ
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on September 11, 2020
Under the direct supervision of the Diagnostic Imaging Manager, performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician. Works effectively with patients and patient’s families and maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.
- Positions and transfers patients comfortably.
- Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
- Performs all ultrasound techniques and examinations, abdominal scans, retroperitoneal scans, obstetric and gynecological scans, localization for treatment, planning and minor surgical procedures.
- Assists physician in such procedures as needle biopsies and amniocentesis, etc. Scans patient, marks patient’s body, assists as necessary.
- Performs radiographic examinations, if licensed by the State of Arizona in radiology.
- Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.
- Selects and operates equipment as directed.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Enhances self-growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient ranging from newborn to geriatric.
- Provides and gives cooperative and courteous service to staff members, visitors, and patients in a timely manner. Maintains patient and hospital confidentiality and follows the hospital’s guest relations program.
QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS
- Completion of a training program in sonography from an approved school.
- Registration with American Registry of diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
- Minimum of two years experience with abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, vascular and echocardiogram.
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