What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasonographer position at Arizona Urology Specialists?
Description
Are you interested in making a difference in patient care? Learn about our unique culture of respect, growth, innovation, the best patient care, and how we give back to the community.
At United Urology Group , our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care.
Position Summary:
The Ultrasonographer is responsible for performing high-quality ultrasound exams and corresponding reports of the patient’s anatomy, as it applies to Urology, in a timely manner for review by physicians in accordance with UUG’s protocols.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
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Qualifications
Qualifications:
The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
Are you interested in making a difference in patient care? Learn about our unique culture of respect, growth, innovation, the best patient care, and how we give back to the community.
At United Urology Group , our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care.
- We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff!
- We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies.
- We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends!
- UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!
Position Summary:
The Ultrasonographer is responsible for performing high-quality ultrasound exams and corresponding reports of the patient’s anatomy, as it applies to Urology, in a timely manner for review by physicians in accordance with UUG’s protocols.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform exams in a safe and efficient manner.
- Prepare patients for exams by explaining the procedure and assisting as needed with transferring them to the ultrasound table.
- Obtain and record accurate patient information, which includes a timeout to confirm the patient’s name and DOB. Include prior test results and information from physical examinations when appropriate in a timely manner.
- Operate and adjust ultrasound equipment and maneuver patients to obtain quality images for diagnostic purposes.
- Perform sonogram and provide oral and/or written summary of technical findings to assist physician with diagnosis and treatment.
- Determine appropriate images to include to differentiate between normal and pathological areas.
- Transfer all images to the PAC system and possess working knowledge of PACS functionality.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment within each exam room.
- Maintain Cleaning logs for each machine/room.
- Maintain and stock supplies, prepare supplies for special examinations, and order supplies when necessary.
- Report any malfunctioning equipment to management in a timely manner.
- Adhere to all UUG’s policies and procedures for Infection Control.
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Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Associates degree required.
- Minimum of one year of experience performing diagnostic abdominal ultrasound studies.
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) board certification; Abdomen and Physics certification required and will be verified prior to employment.
- Certificate of completion from a recognized and accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and will be verified prior to employment.
- BLS certification is required and will be verified prior to employment.
- Maintain CME requirements as required by ARDMS and will periodically be verified throughout employment.
- In some instances, UUG may offer employment to a board-eligible candidate; that individual will have 1 year from the date of hire to pass both the Physics and Abdomen portions of the boards. Failure to complete this requirement will result in termination from their Ultrasound position.
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner that represents UUG’s core values.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Ultrasound principles and practices, including differentiation of cross-section anatomy and medical terminology.
- Possess working knowledge of ultrasound equipment and related computer systems.
- Ability to work in a pleasant and cooperative manner with patients & colleagues.
- Possess excellent customer service skills and a positive team player attitude.
- Ability to demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and caring attitude.
- Demonstrates ease and comfort when asking probing questions to the patient.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to demonstrate strong typing, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
- Ability to demonstrate proficient computer software and database skills.
- Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Ability to organize workload to determine priorities.
- Ability to tolerate working in confined areas and/ or with distractions when necessary.
- Ability to and feels comfortable with multi-tasking, proactive problem solving, and working in a fast-paced environment.
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations.
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- Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region.
- Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.
- Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.
- Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- May be required to help to transfer the patient.
- Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
