Ultrasound Technologist 1

Jobtailor; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound examinations and support patient care in a hospital setting. The role requires ARDMS ABD certification within 6 months, BLS certification, and hospital ultrasound experience.

Responsibilities include image acquisition, patient education, and collaboration with physicians, while maintaining infection prevention standards and upholding safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or higher in Ultrasound or related field.
• ARDMS ABD certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (AHA) certification required.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card application number required upon hire.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card required within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year general hospital ultrasound experience preferred.
• Understanding of computers and basic software programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform sonographic examinations to locate, evaluate, and record data.
• Obtain patient histories and educate patients and families about procedures, risks, and prevention.
• Position patients and perform radiographic procedures according to guidelines.
• Evaluate radiographic results for technical quality and produce images for interpretation.
• Maintain infection prevention standards and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians and other medical professionals.

Skills

Sonographic Examinations

Ultrasound Equipment Operation

Patient Education

Collaboration

Independent Judgment

Transabdominal Technology

Vascular Ultrasound Procedures

Education

Associate's Degree

Ultrasound certificate program

Accredited Ultrasound program graduation

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Imaging Data Archiving

Job description

• Perform sonographic examinations to locate, evaluate, and record functional, pathological, and anatomical data


• Obtain patient histories and educate patients and families about procedures, treatment, risks, and prevention


• Position patients and perform radiographic procedures according to departmental guidelines


• Evaluate radiographic results for technical quality and produce images for timely interpretation


• Apply established methodologies and perform prescribed procedures using independent judgment


• Maintain infection prevention standards


• Explain procedures and answer patient questions


• Prepare, clean, adjust, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain ultrasound equipment


• Prepare and maintain documentation and archive imaging data


• Collaborate with physicians and other medical professionals


• Operate ultrasonic equipment to produce diagnostic images of organs and tissues


• Use transabdominal technology to monitor patient or fetal health, detect or monitor tumors/cysts, and diagnose cardiovascular conditions


• Assist with vascular ultrasound procedures, ultrasound-guided biopsies, and other guided procedures


• Perform equipment quality-control measurements and report issues


• Maintain department workflow and adequate inventory of supplies and materials


• Participate in evidence-based learning, in-service education, mentoring, orientation, and colleague/student education


• Report safety incidents and perform work in a safe manner

Requirements

• Associate's Degree


• Graduation from an accredited Ultrasound program, or Associate's of Applied Science degree and graduation from an Ultrasound certificate program


• ARDMS ABD certification required within 6 months of hire


• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required


• Fingerprint Clearance Card application number required upon hire


• Fingerprint Clearance Card required within 90 days of hire


• Minimum 1 year general hospital experience as an Ultrasound Technologist preferred


• Understanding of computers and competence using computers and basic software programs


• Call required


• Must comply with applicable state and federal regulations, company policies, mandatory training, and safety requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in performing sonographic examinations and operating ultrasonic equipment to produce diagnostic images. Proficient in patient education, collaboration with medical professionals, and maintaining infection prevention standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Sonographic Examinations


• Ultrasonic Equipment Operation


• ARDMS ABD Certification


• Basic Life Support Certification


• Patient Education

Hard Skills

• Sonographic Examinations


• Radiographic Procedures


• Transabdominal Technology


• Vascular Ultrasound Procedures


• Quality-Control Measurements


• Documentation Maintenance


• Infection Prevention Standards


• Independent Judgment


• Patient Positioning


• Troubleshooting Ultrasound Equipment

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Patient Communication


• Mentoring


• Education


• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• ARDMS ABD Certification


• Basic Life Support Certification


• Fingerprint Clearance Card

Industry Keywords

• General Hospital Experience


• Evidence-Based Learning


• Safety Requirements


• State and Federal Regulations


• Mandatory Training

Tools & Technologies

• Ultrasound Equipment


• Imaging Data Archiving


• Basic Software Programs