Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Acute Ultrasound Technologist 1

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeBuckeye, AZ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Requires national certification in one specialty area from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Cardiovascular Credentialing International, or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Uncertified new hires who are registry eligible must obtain certification within 12 months of hire and image with an experienced technologist until fully proficient.
Requires Basic Life Support certification.
Requires completion of an approved Ultrasound program.
Requires clinical knowledge typically achieved by 0–3 years of experience.
Must demonstrate effective communication and human relations skills, the ability to analyze data, and problem-solving ability.
Completion of a post-offer occupational health physical assessment, drug screen, and background check covering employment, criminal, and education history is required.

Responsibilities

Perform exams by following and verifying referring providers’ orders, adhering to established protocols, and providing pertinent patient information for complete radiologist dictation.
Use independent judgment and learned methodologies according to established policies and procedures for ultrasound exams; demonstrate scanning competency across patient ages, acuity levels, and classes without quality issues.
Perform ultrasound-guided procedures and work closely with a radiologist or provider.
Educate patients and families about procedures and treatments, behave professionally, foster teamwork, use resources efficiently, and advocate for quality patient outcomes.
Perform and evaluate equipment quality-control measurements, troubleshoot as needed, notify appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance, maintain a safe environment, follow safety policies, and keep imaging areas and equipment ready.
Perform prescribed invasive or interventional procedures when applicable and in accordance with established policies; maintain proficiency and signed-off competencies for studies related to certification; perform high-quality imaging in accordance with training received.
Meet ethical, legal, professional, and certification responsibilities and maintain confidentiality of work information.
Support efficient departmental workflow through patient triage and prioritization; monitor and maintain adequate supplies and materials to ensure uninterrupted services.
Interact with medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, other interdisciplinary healthcare team members, regulatory and health agencies, patients, and family members.

Desired Qualifications

Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

Primary City/State:

Buckeye, Arizona

Department Name:

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Clinical Care

A rewarding career that fits your life. Banner Staffing Services offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the country’s leading health systems. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Staffing Services.

Location: ED Satellite Verrado FSED - 20751 W Market St - Buckeye, AZ 85396

Schedule: Assignment Based - These BSS shifts are strictly ALL ON CALL basis to help cover our new FSED free standing ED - Verrado location).

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.

As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

Competitive wages
Paid orientation
Flexible Schedules (select positions)
Fewer Shifts Cancelled
Weekly pay
403(b) Pre-tax retirement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee wellness program
Discount Entertainment tickets
Restaurant/Shopping discounts
Auto Purchase Plan

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is required.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures for one Ultrasound certification.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs all exams by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Adheres to established protocols and provides all pertinent patient information utilized by Radiologist for complete dictation. Uses independent judgement and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures for all ultrasound exams. Scanning competencies should include, at a minimum, all patient ages, acuity levels and classes, independently and without quality issues. Performs ultrasound guided procedures and works closely with radiologist or provider.

2. Educates patients and families about procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior and conduct in all interactions. Fosters teamwork, ensures efficient use of resources and advocates for quality patient outcomes.

3. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Performs troubleshooting as needed and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to safety policies. Ensures imaging areas and equipment are in a constant state of "Ready".

4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable and in accordance with established policies. Maintains proficiency and competencies signed off for all studies related to certification(s). Performs high quality imaging and in accordance with training received.

5. Accountable for the ethical, legal, professional and certification responsibilities related to the practice. Maintains confidentiality of all work information.

6. Assures the efficient operation of workflow in the department through patient triage and prioritization. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure uninterrupted services.

7. 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

Requires national certification in one area of specialty from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Uncertified new hires who are Registry eligible must obtain certification within 12 months of hire and image with an experienced technologist until they become fully proficient. BLS certification required.

Completion of an approved Ultrasound program.

This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved by 0-3 years of experience.

Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, ability to analyze data and solve problems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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About the Company

Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Banner Health is a nonprofit health care system operating a large network of hospitals, clinics and home- and long-term-care services across six Western states. It runs 33 acute-care hospitals, Banner Health Network, university medicine programs and a mix of urgent care, family clinics, home care, hospice, pharmacies and a nursing registry to provide coordinated care. Its network links hospitals, physician groups and care sites to guide patients through primary, specialty, inpatient and end-of-life services, aiming to simplify transitions between care settings. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering broad, accessible, coordinated care and reinvesting profits into health services and community programs.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ
Founded: 1999

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