Perform prescribed ultrasound procedures across multiple modalities including abdominal, obstetric, and cardiac examinations. Ensure high-quality imaging and maintain accurate documentation for timely interpretation by providers.
Requirements summary
Requires a certificate or diploma from an accredited Radiologic Technology program and BLS certification. Must hold national certification in at least two modalities (e.g., ARDMS, ECHO) and typically possess 2 years of experience.
professional certificatePatient CarePatient EducationEchocardiographyUltrasoundRadiologyMedical ImagingEquipment Quality ControlVascular UltrasoundObstetric UltrasoundAbdominal UltrasoundPediatric UltrasoundCardiac TEE
Job description
Primary City/State
Phoenix,
Arizona
Department
Name:
Ultrasound -
Hosp
Work
Shift:
Day
Job
Category: Clinical Care Great careers are built at Banner Health. Our medical imaging and radiology team members play a key role in excellent patient care. If you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives – apply today.
Day to day: UST/Echo/multi modality technologist, requiring proficiency in abdominal, obstetric, pediatric, procedural, vascular and cardiac TEE ultrasound examinations. GE-E9, GE-E10 and Phillips equipment. Scans are normally approximately 1 per hour. Banner Estrella Medical Center was built in 2005 in west Phoenix to meet the health care needs of a growing West Valley community. A full-service medical campus, the 317 all-private bed hospital offers an array of medical services, including heart care, emergency services, general surgery, weight loss surgery, medical imaging, orthopedic surgery and a comprehensive maternity services program. We are committed to providing families with excellent care and service. We work hard at Banner Estrella to create an environment that offers comfort and healing to our patients and visitors. We strive to care with kindness, compassion, dignity and respect. Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 353-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy. POSITION SUMMARY This position performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures, and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures. 2. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes. 3. Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation. 4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies if applicable. 5. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to safety policies. 6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to the radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. 7. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services. 8. Independently performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures, and protocols to patients.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefit Package
Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
External
Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients, and family members. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program. Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) based on modalities in which they will be conducting work and licensure by the state regulatory agency as applicable. As of August 1, 2019, all Multi-Modality Technologist's hired on or after August 1,2019 will be required to have an advance certification by an accrediting body in a specialty if applicable. BLS certification required This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 2 years of Radiologic Technologist experience. Must be actively working in each certified modality, in accordance with the needs of the facility. The Multi-Modality Technologist II will be required to rotate and cover department scheduling as needed and required in areas where obtained certifications apply. Multi-Modality Technol II Requires certification in at least two (2) of the following modalities, or one certification from
Level
I and one certification from
Level II: Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine (CNMT), Position Emission Tomography (PET). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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