Ultrasound Technologist

Since 1980, SMIL has evolved as a premier imaging group in the southwest. In 2016 SMIL won the Southwest Alliance for Excellence award for customer and employee satisfaction, sound management, innovation and results. SMIL was again recognized with the prestigious Advisory Board Company's 2017 Workplace of the Year Award, and in 2019 SMIL was named a World Class Employer by Birdeye Surveys, Inc.

Employee engagement is folded into everything we do at SMIL. We are dedicated to the growth of our employees including cross training and leadership career opportunities. Simply put, our culture is what sets us apart from the rest.

We offer competitive pay, career opportunities and benefits that include; medical, HSA employer contribution, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K and profit sharing, tuition and continuing education reimbursement, paid life insurance, long term disability as well as voluntary short term disability.

We look forward to you joining our amazing team!

Hiring for our BHO site locatoin:19646 N 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85027

Position Summary

While demonstrating a commitment to "World Class Customer Service" and promoting a positive work environment, the Sonographer will perform and interpret Ultrasound exams, providing Radiologist with diagnostic information and images needed to complete exam.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Explain procedure to patient, to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Verify in PACS and complete work in RIS and is able to answer patient, technologist and radiologist questions.
• Must be able to go beyond duties in order to do what is best for the patients and department.
• Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination to achieve optimal results.

• Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and is responsible in arranging for repairs as needed.

• Follows protocols requested by Radiologist.
• Performs Ultrasound exams and related duties with a high degree of quality and speed.
• Assures for provision of safe and effective services.
• Demonstrates Proficiency in Equipment Operation.
• Evaluates images for technical quality.
• Effectively demonstrates the anatomic area of interest and assures proper identification is recorded.
• Prepare and assist with Interventional procedures to include handling of specimens and completing lab forms.
• Reports equipment malfunction to the department Manager and/or service technicians in order to expedite repairs.
• Cleans work area. Cleans patient exam area. Maintains appropriate supplies on a daily basis.
• Must be flexible to work at multiple locations, Must be flexible to work varied shifts.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

ARDMS with specialty certification in Abdominal and Ob/Gyn as a minimum. If minimum certifications not met, additional certification must be obtained within 12 months. If a recent graduate, must be ARDMS eligible for Abdominal and Ob/Gyn exams at time of hire.

Experience/certifcation in breast necessary.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, smell and use hands, fingers and arms to handle, feel and reach. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and on occasion lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.