Neurovascular Sonographer Part Time

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Banner Staffing Services-AZ

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that’s why we work hard every day to make a difference in people’s lives. We’ve united under a common goal:
Make health care easier, so life can be better. It’s a lofty goal, but it’s one we’re committed to seeing through. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives – and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now.

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. These positions are a 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.

Schedule:
The need is for the Neurovascular Sonographer to work 3-4 days a week, 8 hour days.

This position, acting as a specialized ultrasound technologist, aids in the diagnosis and treatment of neurovascular conditions in patients, playing a central role in detecting issues related to the nervous system, including the brain and spinal column to support physicians as they diagnose medical conditions.

• Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures. Administers Neurology Clinic neurosonographic services, ensuring quality of performance. Accountable for the oversight and application of scanning protocols and quality measures.
• Educates patients/families regarding TCD procedures to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior and conduct in all interactions. Fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.
• Performs high quality images and presents them for timely interpretation, ensuring accurate documentation. Performs exams and imaging duties by providing preliminary clinical findings to the supervising physicians. Also provides valuable and timely preliminary findings to the Neurologists and Neurosurgeons.
• Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel and visitors. Adheres to all safety policies.
• Accountable for the ethical, legal, professional and certification responsibilities related to the practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
• Assures the efficient operation of workflow in the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services. Performs high level disinfecting in accordance with manufacturers and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Functions as the clinical and technical expert in Neurosonography for the Neurology department. May act as a clinical resource to staff and students, as well as train new staff and students in sonographic techniques, with focus on the Neurological Imaging. May provide Neurovascular-related education to Banner Health staff and cardiac sonography students. May assess student competency and provide feedback to department leadership.
• Ensures neurosonography functions are within compliance of professional scope of practice, accreditation and regulatory standards, Joint Commission and Title 22.

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• Graduate of an approved ultrasonography program. Must be a nationally Registered Vascular Technologist with experience in Neurovascular Sonography. Active…