Ultrasonographer

Are you looking for a rewarding career with a top-notch healthcare company? We are looking for a qualified Ultrasonographer like you to join our Texas Health Family

Work location: Texas Health Flower Mound – 4400 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound TX 75028

Work hours: Variable shifts per month. Assist with on call. Possibly one night a week and one weekend availability for on call

Radiology Department Highlights:

• 100 bed Surgical hospital that serves as the choice of healthcare for the community of Flower Mound
• Self-managed shift with fun, energetic team with a common goal of providing excellent patient care
• Department that supports work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth

Here’s What You Need

Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent REQUIRED
Other Graduate of an AMA approved / accredited Ultrasound Program preferred
Associate's Degree preferred

Experience
1 Year experience in a hospital setting preferred

Licenses and Certifications
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly REQUIRED and
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Sonography Upon Hire preferred and
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Sonography 12 Months REQUIRED or
ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers Upon Hire preferred and
ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers 12 Months REQUIRED

Skills
Competency in scanning/equipment operation. Excellent Communication skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize.

What You Will Do

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

• Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to and during exam.
• Images correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols.
• Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations.
• Adjusts ultrasound parameters appropriately for quality images.
• Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique.
• Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, suggest differential diagnosis.
• Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS.
• Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS.
• Works in tandem with staff to ensure laser images from modality or PACS are printed as needed.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Adjusts technical parameters to optimize image.
• Operates, cares for and maintains equipment.
• Applies proper knowledge of instrumentation, probe selection and cognitive sonographic skills.
• Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction.
• Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards.
• Adheres to hospital standards for infection control for patient, equipment, and self.
• Stocks/maintains supplies and linen.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards.

Patient Care

• Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies).
• Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures.
• Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID.
• Obtains patient history.
• Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment.
• Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient.
• Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed.

Professional Accountability and Partnership

• Maintains ARDMS, CME credits and CPR yearly or when applicable (ARRT and CMRT if applicable).
• Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email routinely.
• Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement.
• Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary.
• Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor

Additional perks of being a Texas Heath Ultrasonographer (PRN)

• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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