Ultrasound Technologist Job at Tenet-AZ Region, Tucson, AZ

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  • Tenet-AZ Region
  • Tucson, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Tucson, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours
  • Employment Type: Staff

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Sign on Bonus: Up to $5,000 Bonus Based on Eligibility  

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Position Summary  

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Under minimal supervision, performs basic diagnostic ultrasound procedures, as requested by a licensed physician. Exercises professional judgment in providing health care services, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly. May be multi-credentialed in the area of sonography. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

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  • Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams. 
    Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures. 
  • Performs routine and complex studies and assists physician in a variety of imaging procedures. 
  • Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, and pathology and equipment limitations. 
  • Checks for accuracy of ordered exams by comparing to written physician order.  
  • Verifies correct patient by two forms of identity verification, prior to starting exam.  
  • Maintains patient confidentiality per established CHN policies regarding HIPAA rights and practices. 
  • Obtains pertinent patient history and documents on requisition or worksheets as required.  
  • Documents LMP and clinical history on requisitions. 
  • Accesses electronic medical record via current patient record system.  
  • Produces high quality diagnostic sonographs as prescribed by a licensed practitioner;  
  • Assists with amnio procedure biopsies;  
  • Processes and files films as needed 
  • Expectations for PACS: Verifies patient’s name, accession number, FIN number, study description and study date.  Finds name in PACS to verify images. Verifies that all images are included prior to sending file.  Fills out correction form as needed. Completes all exams in accordance with department protocols.  Assesses image set to assure exam completeness.  Retrieves prior relevant studies for radiologist to review and compare. Ensures patient safety. 

     

Tenet AZ Job ID #2503034329. Posted job title: Ultrasound Tech

Job Tags

Relocation package, Shift work,

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