Ultrasound Technologist Float - West PhoenixnnJob DetailsnnJob LocationnnAdelante Healthcare West Phoenix - Phoenix, AZnnPosition TypennFull TimennJob CategorynnHealth CarennDescriptionnnPOSITION SUMMARYnnThe Ultrasound Technologist is primarily responsible for performing a variety of quality OB/GYN ultrasound procedures.nnEXPECTATIONSnnEvery Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day. Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.nnOUR CORE VALUESnnCompassionnnExcellencennIntegritynnLearningnnRespectnnSustainabilitynnQualificationsnnESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:nnCompletion of formal ultrasound technology training which meets requirements for certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical SonographersnnAmerican Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Certification in OB/GYNnnFive (5) or more years as an OB/GYN ultrasound technologistnnHigh school diploma or GED from an accredited institutionnnCertification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)nnValid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locationsnnExcellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to understand oral and written instructions to exchange information with patients, staff, and physiciannnProficient with general operating procedures, i.e. start up procedures, calibration of equipment, troubleshooting and problem solvingnnStrong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skillsnnExcellent business English, spelling, and punctuation skillsnnDemonstrated leadership, diplomacy, and customer service skillsnnAbility to apply continuous quality improvement techniques in service delivery design to improve patient health outcomesnnHighly organized with developed time management skillsnnAbility to perform a variety of assignments requiring considerable exercise of independent judgmentnnComputer efficiencynnValid AZ driver’s licensennMust remain insurable under company insurance due to travel between locationsnnMaintain all certifications active and in good standingnnCompetency in dealing with people of various cultures and social status.nnOther duties as assignednnPOSITION REPONSIBILITIESnnPrimarily responsible for performing a variety of quality OB/GYN ultrasound procedures, including but not limited to:nnPerform diagnostic ultrasound proceduresnnProvide education to patientsnnScan patient according to provider ordersnnDocument findings and generate EMR reportnnMaintain records, respect confidentiality and privacynnResponsible for environment and equipment care and maintenance as needednnObserve Universal Precautions and Infection Control and SafetynnWork collaboratively as a Health Center Team Member across functions and departmentsnnMentor students, Associate Ultrasound Technologists, and less experienced technologistsnnFloat to support other health center OBGYN practicesnnProvide feedback on improvement opportunities and risk mitigation opportunitiesnnNONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:nnBilingual (Spanish/English).nnAdditional Duties and ResponsibilitiesnnOther duties as requested or assignednnPatient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)nnAll employees are responsible for promoting and participating in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to enhance the delivery of quality across the health care system. Employees should maintain an environment which supports and engages patients and co-workers in a caring team-based model to promote wellness and improve health outcomes.nnAdherence to Compliance and Code of ConductnnAll employees are required to comply with Adelante Healthcare’s written standards, including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct, policies and procedures and reporting of any conduct that potentially violates Adelante’s legal or compliance requirements. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.nnPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTnnThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.nnPhysical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for long periods of time, is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb steps/stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell; manage stress as it relates to essential job functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance and may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.nnWork environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time when traveling to various clinic sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be subject to health hazards (contagious diseases, blood borne pathogens, etc.) when working in the clinic area.nnIn any organization or job, changes take place over time. Although an effort will be made to keep job-related information current, this is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities. Adelante Healthcare, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. In compliance withEEOC 29 CFR part 1630, if the essential functions of this position cannot be performed in a satisfactory manner by the employee, further accommodations shall be made if it does not constitute undue hardships upon this organization.