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Arizona Ultrasound Tech Job
Allied Health Job Info.
| Facility: | Medical Center |
| Location: | Phoenix, Arizona USA |
| Degree: | AS |
| Compensation: | |
| Perm/Temp: | Temp |
| Workload: | Full Time |
| Supervisory Exp.: | No |
| Certifications: | ARDMS (AB) (OB/GYN) |
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| Company: | RSI Medical Group |
Ultrasound/Vascular
About Arizona Ultrasound Tech Jobs
Ultrasound Tech jobs are regulated by the Arizona Medical Board. The Arizona Medical Board is committed to serving the public through the honest, fair, and judicious licensing and regulation of allopathic physicians (MDs). We also strive to streamline the laws that regulate the practice of the medical profession in the state of Arizona by clarifying existing regulations and creating new laws to address the future needs of the community.Source: http://www.azmd.gov/
Position Specifics:
Location: Phoenix area
Start Date: July 6, 2008
Position Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 3rd Shift, 9pm-7am
Shift Days: Sun-Thur
Call: No
Equipment Type: Accuson Sequoia and GE Logic
Uniform: Scrubs (tech should expect to provide)
Types of Procedures: AB, OB/GYN, all trimesters, venous dopplar, small parts, and extremities.
For specific questions please call and ask for Scott S. at x230
Job Purpose:
Produces and evaluates ultrasound images and related data by utilizing high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques.
Duties:
* Facilitates diagnostic results by obtaining, reviewing, and bringing together pertinent patient history, physical examination, and supporting clinical data.
* Registers patients by entering patient identifying information into computer; updating medical database; obtaining patient consent forms.
* Determines test procedures by reviewing the purpose of the examination.
* Comforts patients by explaining procedures; assisting patient in proper positioning.
* Ensures test results by selecting transducer; making equipment adjustments according to nature of test, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
* Conducts test procedures by moving transducer by hand over specified area of body; monitoring movement on display screen.
* Makes sure the image produced facilitates diagnosis by observing sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasound image produced.
* Facilitates diagnoses by producing, assessing, and evaluating ultrasound images and related data used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis.
* Records information by entering test data and patient information into computer; recording diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film; producing permanent record of test results.
* Maintains equipment and software by following operating instructions; performing quality control checks of sonographic equipment; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance procedures; backing up computer software and data; calling for repairs and information technology support.
* Maintains quality results by establishing, following, and enforcing standards.
* Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by developing policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations, and jacho standards; anticipating emerging issues.
* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
* Enhances sonography and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Skills/Qualifications:
Analyzing Information , Job Knowledge, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Use of Medical Technologies, Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Bedside Manner, Medical Teamwork, Informing Others, Quality Focus, Radiologic Technology, Professionalism