Ultrasound Tech - Float Pool

HonorHealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse benefits portfolio

Opportunities for career development

Job summary

A leading nonprofit healthcare system in Phoenix seeks an experienced Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures under the direction of a radiologist. The role involves patient care, maintaining equipment, and ensuring technical quality. Candidates must have clinical ultrasound experience and eligibility for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. Join a dedicated team committed to transforming healthcare across Arizona.

Qualifications

• Clinical ultrasound experience of 6 months is required.
• Must be eligible for American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
• Current and valid Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain equipment and perform quality control testing.
• Assist in orientation and training of staff.

Skills

Ultrasound techniques

Patient care

Technical quality evaluation

Equipment maintenance

Education

Graduation from an accredited program for diagnostic medical sonography

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• PRN; reqs 12 shifts per quarter
• Reqs one winter holiday, one summer holiday, and one difficult to staff day
• Must float to at least three Honorhealth locations

The Network Float Pool is a division of HonorHealth and supports the Inter-Campus Floating. We will do our best to consider your preferences when completing unit assignments. Ultimately, you may be asked to Float to the Outpatient campuses that is one of your less preferred, based on staffing needs, skill set, other preferences, and rotation.

Overview

Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more. Join us. Let’s go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together. HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and close to 2,000 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Under the direction of a radiologist, this Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Assumes responsibility for tasks or procedures as assigned. Performs data entry operations using appropriate hospital software package. Staff member may be required to provide coverage at various locations in the network.

Essential Functions

• Performs ultrasound techniques and examination; including but not limited to abdominal, OB/GYN, and small parts, by selecting proper technical factors on individual patient basis and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient's safety and comfort. Transports patient to and from exam room/table, prepares and maintains room. Acquires digital images and evaluates for technical quality. Assists physician in diagnostic procedures and with administering medications.
• Assists in coordination of daily workflow for the department’s activities.
• Maintains equipment in efficient operating order. Performs and documents all required quality control testing. Contacts service for repair and maintenance as directed.
• Rotates throughout the department as staffing and volume dictates.
• Participates in orientation, training, and in-servicing of staff, as needed.
• Maintains an orderly, clean and safe environment of patients and staff in assigned area. Maintains stock and inventory as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited program for diagnostic medical sonography - Preferred
• Associate's Degree - Preferred
• High School Diploma or GED - Required

Experience

• 6 months clinical ultrasound experience (inclusive of education) - Required

Licenses and Certifications

• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) eligible. Includes passing SPI exam (Sonography Principles and Instrumentation Exam) or ARRT Sonography certification. - Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification at the time of hire - Required
• If ARRT when hired, ARDMS SPI credentialed 180 Days - Required
• RDMS or RVT credentialed. This includes passing one of the following exams:
  • Abdomen
  • Breast
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Pediatric Sonography
  • Vascular Technology
  This includes 1-Year or 18 months if hired with ARRT - Required
• Two (2) or more ARDMS specialty credentials. - Preferred