Ultrasound Tech- Sign On Bonus

Position Title: Ultrasound Technologist - Registered Position Code: TechUltra-6150

Department: Imaging-Ultrasound Safety Sensitive: ☒ Yes ☐ No

Reports to: Imaging Supervisor Exempt Status: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Sign On Bonus available to Ultrasound Technologists with one (1) year or more of experience

Relocation Bonus available to any candidate relocating to Kingman AZ

About Kingman Regional Medical Center

Join an incredible Imaging Team that supports cross-training and growth options!

Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is the largest employer, largest healthcare provider and the only remaining non-profit hospital in the Mohave County of Northwestern Arizona. We are a 235-bed, Level 4 trauma, multi-campus healthcare system. Our system includes over 270 physicians/allied health professionals and 1,900 employees and provides a full range of medical services ranging from essential primary care to complex surgery. Key clinical services include cardiology & cardiac rehab, oncology, emergency care, GI, general surgery, neurology, OB/GYN, orthopedics, physical & occupational therapy, pain management, thoracic surgery, urology, wound care, home health, and hospice care. KRMC was recently named a 4-star hospital by CMS, is the only hospital in Arizona to receive the Governor’s “Arizona Innovation Award” for proactive efforts to enhance healthcare in a rural community and has the distinction of being the state’s first rural teaching hospital offering physician residencies in family medicine and emergency medicine. We are hiring to meet the needs of our beautiful and growing community!

About Kingman, Arizona

Kingman, AZ is located along Historic Route 66, just 90 minutes south of Las Vegas and two hours North of Phoenix in the beautiful high desert of Mohave County. Our tranquil mid-sized community is relatively low stress; traffic is minimal and average commute times to work are under fifteen minutes. Kingman’s higher elevation keeps the sweltering desert summer temperatures away from the extremes (on average 10-15 degrees cooler than Phoenix and Las Vegas) with mild winter temperatures seeing an occasional dusting of snow. Located near the Colorado River that forms the western boundary of Mohave County with an estimated 1,000 miles of freshwater shoreline including Lake Havasu, Lake Mohave, and Lake Mead. Our climate is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts especially boating, kayaking, hiking, golf, and off-road adventures!

Health and Well-Being Benefits at KRMC

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Group Life
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Identity Theft Protection Program
• On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children from 6 months to school age! (fees apply)
• Discounted membership to on-site gym/wellness center with childcare
• Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees
• Student Loan Forgiveness; As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans, may be eligible for a Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Position Purpose

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Under the direction of the radiologist, performs appropriate diagnostic exams and studies to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Uses professional judgment to adapt imaging procedures to ensure quality diagnostic outcomes.
• Selects the most appropriate and cost-effective action plan, after reviewing all pertinent data and assessing the patient’s abilities and condition.
• Reconfirms patient identification using two unique identifiers (Name and DOB) and verifies procedure requested.
• Verifies female patient pregnancy status, when appropriate.
• Evaluates lab values prior to performing any interventional procedure.
• Observes patient and equipment during procedures, documents patient reactions or problems on requisitions, and reports immediately to supervisor.
• Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure, such as medications or insufficient patient preparation.
• Documents patient and exam occurrences in PACS/RIS to include exam start and completion times.
• Documents required/significant information regarding patient history pertinent to exams/procedures.
• Able to recognize significant clinical information and historical facts from the patient and from the medical record which may impact the examination.
• Performs such exams as abdominal, renal, aorta, thyroid, pelvic, obstetrical, bio-physical profiles, vascular studies, testicular and breasts, color flow studies, Doppler studies, renal biopsies, and fluid collections of localized areas. Takes representative anatomical pictures, recognizes normal versus abnormal anatomy, and exhibits knowledge of various pathological processes.
• Has thorough knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology to sufficiently pinpoint area of imaging.
• Takes initiative to participate in department/modality projects/duties.

Required Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an ARDMS approved (registry eligible) Ultrasound Technologist program or; an approved ARRT program RT (S) or RT (VS) or; an approved registry eligible CCI (RVS) program.

Certification

• RVT, ARRT(VS), or RVS required within six months of start date.
• BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.

Preferences

Education: ARDMS in one or more of the following: Abdomen, OB/GYN, and/or Breast.

Experience: Minimum one year of experience in OB/GYN, Abdominal, and/or Vascular ultrasound.

Special Position Requirements

• Exposure Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
• Other potential hazards: Exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals.

Work Requirements

• Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and apply theory to practice skills.
• Standing and walking for periods of 2 hours or longer.
• Possible exposure to blood product and radiation.
• Lifting equipment up to 50lbs and pushing equipment up to 150lbs and assisting with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300lbs.
• Concentration, visual and auditory acuity for watching monitors and following instructions during procedures.