Ultrasound Technologist - Mesa
Job Details
Job Location
Adelante Healthcare Mesa - Mesa, AZ
Position Type
Full Time
Job Category
Health Care
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Ultrasound Technologist is primarily responsible for performing a variety of quality OB/GYN ultrasound procedures.
EXPECTATIONS
Every Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day. Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.
OUR CORE VALUES
Compassion
Excellence
Integrity
Learning
Respect
Sustainability
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Completion of formal ultrasound technology training which meets requirements for certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Certification in OB/GYN
Five (5) or more years as an OB/GYN ultrasound technologist
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)
Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to understand oral and written instructions to exchange information with patients, staff, and physician
Proficient with general operating procedures, i.e. start up procedures, calibration of equipment, troubleshooting and problem solving
Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Excellent business English, spelling, and punctuation skills
Demonstrated leadership, diplomacy, and customer service skills
Ability to apply continuous quality improvement techniques in service delivery design to improve patient health outcomes
Highly organized with developed time management skills
Ability to perform a variety of assignments requiring considerable exercise of independent judgment
Computer efficiency
Valid AZ driver's license
Must remain insurable under company insurance due to travel between locations
Maintain all certifications active and in good standing
Competency in dealing with people of various cultures and social status.
Other duties as assigned
POSITION REPONSIBILITIES
Primarily responsible for performing a variety of quality OB/GYN ultrasound procedures, including but not limited to:
Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures
Provide education to patients
Scan patient according to provider orders
Document findings and generate EMR report
Maintain records, respect confidentiality and privacy
Responsible for environment and equipment care and maintenance as needed
Observe Universal Precautions and Infection Control and Safety
Work collaboratively as a Health Center Team Member across functions and departments
Mentor students, Associate Ultrasound Technologists, and less experienced technologists
Float to support other health center OBGYN practices
Provide feedback on improvement opportunities and risk mitigation opportunities
NONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bilingual (Spanish/English).
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties as requested or assigned
Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
All employees are responsible for promoting and participating in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to enhance the delivery of quality across the health care system. Employees should maintain an environment which supports and engages patients and co-workers in a caring team-based model to promote wellness and improve health outcomes.
Adherence to Compliance and Code of Conduct
All employees are required to comply with Adelante Healthcare's written standards, including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct, policies and procedures and reporting of any conduct that potentially violates Adelante's legal or compliance requirements. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for long periods of time, is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb steps/stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell; manage stress as it relates to essential job functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance and may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time when traveling to various clinic sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be subject to health hazards (contagious diseases, blood borne pathogens, etc.) when working in the clinic area.
In any organization or job, changes take place over time. Although an effort will be made to keep job-related information current, this is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities. Adelante Healthcare, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. In compliance withEEOC 29 CFR part 1630, if the essential functions of this position cannot be performed in a satisfactory manner by the employee, further accommodations shall be made if it does not constitute undue hardships upon this organization.