Ultrasound Tech - Float Pool

About the role

At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

This PRN Ultrasound Technologist role requires 12 shifts per quarter, including one winter holiday, one summer holiday, and one difficult-to-staff day. You must float to at least three HonorHealth locations.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound techniques and examinations, including but not limited to abdominal, OB/GYN, and small parts, by selecting proper technical factors on an individual patient basis and observing the patient during the procedure to ensure safety and comfort.
• Transports patients to and from the exam room/table, prepares and maintains the room.
• Acquires digital images and evaluates them for technical quality.
• Assists physicians in diagnostic procedures and with administering medications.
• Assists in coordination of daily workflow for the department’s activities.
• Maintains equipment in efficient operating order, performs and documents all required quality control testing, and contacts service for repair and maintenance as directed.
• Rotates throughout the department as staffing and volume dictate.
• Participates in orientation, training, and in-servicing of staff, as needed.
• Maintains an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff in the assigned area, including stock and inventory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited program for diagnostic medical sonography preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• 6 months of clinical ultrasound experience (inclusive of education) required.

Qualifications

• Sonography Principles & Instrumentation – Certificate (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) eligible, including passing the SPI exam (Sonography Principles and Instrumentation Exam) or ARRT Sonography certification) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Current and valid certification at the time of hire required.
• If ARRT-certified when hired, ARDMS SPI credential required within 180 days.
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) license or RVT credential, including passing one of the following exams: Abdomen, Breast, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatric Sonography, or Vascular Technology required within 1 year (or 18 months if hired with ARRT).
• Two or more ARDMS specialty credentials preferred.