Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist

PLEASE NOTE - This position may require temporarily relocation to other TONHC Facilities:
Sells Hospital, Santa Rosa Health Center, San Simon Health Center, and San Xavier Health Center.

This position provides diagnostic imaging examinations utilizing frequency sound waves emitted by sophisticated ultrasound equipment. The work involves the performance of a variety of complex diagnoses and treatments.

This position is located within the Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care Medical Imaging. The work performed has a direct and substantial impact on the care and wellbeing of the patient. The incumbent receives administrative supervision from the Supervisory Radiology Technologists; however, as a technical authority on ultrasound, the incumbent independently plans and carries out most activities and examinations as required.

(Depending on the area of assignment, an incumbent may not be required to perform some of the duties listed below):

• Performs a wide range of complex ultrasound studies to assist in diagnosing and treating patient diseases or injuries.
• Receives and reviews requests from physicians and other health care providers for ultrasound examinations of patients.
• Correlates clinical history, pertinent clinical data, lab tests, and other ancillary diagnostic exams to obtain an optimal clinical value ultrasound exam.
• Receives and positions patients for examination, explains procedures to alleviate patient fears, and secures maximum cooperation.
• Selects, sets up, adjusts, and operates ultrasound equipment.
• Maintains professional expertise in recognizing the anatomy of various structures within the abdomen and pelvic cavities.
• Monitors patient condition during the examination and renders emergency aid, and summons assistance if necessary.
• Assist in performing invasive procedures such as biopsies and thoracentesis with highly specialized equipment.
• Assist radiologist or physician in reading or evaluating results by providing technologist impressions.
• Record diagnostic findings in a systematic retrieval system to maintain confidentiality.
• Cognizant of scheduling factors, consideration provided for referral patients transported from various TONHC hospitals and clinics.
• Responsible for proper maintenance and performance of ultrasound equipment. Maintain adequate documentation on file, cleans, and organizes the ultrasound unit.
• Maintains processing equipment, CD burner, and laser printing at the required level of operation to obtain optimal hard copies and retains a digital image and data management system needed to process ultrasound exams.
• Establishes and maintains a variety of logs and records relating to ultrasound activities and functions. Prepare reports on examinations, equipment status and utilization, workload, supply status, consumption, and related matters.
• Performs and documents Quality Assurance activities to maintain Joint Commission compliance.
• Develops or adapts and documents new or changed procedures to accommodate equipment changes of new techniques in ultrasound.
• Keeps abreast of the latest advances in ultrasound equipment and technical updating of procedures by current journals, attending meetings, seminars, and conventions at local, state, and national levels as required by ARDMS or ARRT (US) to maintain active status as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or of American Radiologic Technologist (Ultrasound).
• Serve as a mentor and instructor for non-RDMS or ARRT (US) registered technologist at TONHC.
• Provide clinical instruction and technical imaging training for non-ARDMS or ARRT (US) technologists studying the art and science of diagnostic imaging.
• Meets the training needs of the non-RDMS, ARRT (US)…