Ultrasound Technologist - West Phoenix

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

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.