Position Details
Department: PCH-EV JV | Ultrasound
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 8am-5pm
Category: Radiology/Imaging Svcs
Posting #: 1026073
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Posting Note: Position for New Phoenix Children''s- East Valley Children''s Hospital. Shifts Vary - Day and Night Shifts Available, Week Day and Weekend
This position performs a variety of ultrasound imaging procedures to providedata for diagnosis and monitoring of disease and injuries in accordance withall applicable standards, regulations, and licensing requirements. Requirescompetency in a variety of equipment and technology. Performs duties in arange of acute care pediatric-centered settings.
Position Duties
Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations on patients forinterpretation by a radiologist. Determines proper technique and positioning to ensure optimal results in accordance with allapplicable standards, protocols, and procedures. Followsdepartment triage guidelines based on patient acuity and examprioritization. Maintains a safe environment for patients andfamilies, and advocates appropriately. Identifies and troubleshootsmachine malfunctions to ensure continuous proper and safeoperations of ultrasound equipment. Reports service needs andpreventive maintenance issues as appropriate.
Creates a detailed report to include pertinent medical history,ultrasound findings, and measurements for presentation tointerpreting physicians. Report is clear, concise, and grammaticallycorrect.
Interacts professionally and projects a positive image of theultrasound team. Provides ultrasound safety information topatients, families, and all other affected parties to ensure thoroughunderstanding of the study being performed.
Maintains professional and technical competency through thecontinual pursuit of knowledge and self-improvement by remainingapprised of current literature, practices, and new developments inthe field of ultrasound.
Performs finalizing functions using radiology information system(RIS) to facilitate timely and accurate results and charge capture.Archives records in accordance with Radiologist(s) specifications.
Participates in re-stocking and room turn over to provide forefficient, effective, and safe department operations. Followsestablished infection prevention policies and procedures forproper transducer cleaning.
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.