All About Ultrasound
Multispecialty Sonographer
Shift:
Friday-Sunday 7:00 PM-7:00 AM (call may be required)
Sign-On Bonus:
$10,000 (external candidates only)
Location:
Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital—Temple
Setting:
Ultrasound Department
Job Summary
The Multispecialty Sonographer performs any combination of basic to advanced ultrasound services and procedures for patients, which may include abdominal, Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal and small parts. This position examines the patient’s clinical history to identify the purpose of the examination, frames the clinical questions that the examination is intended to answer and expands the examination as necessary to answer relevant clinical questions.
Responsibilities
Performs multiple specialty ultrasound procedures utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques to yield accurate and high-quality results.
Identifies and defines abnormalities specific to the procedure and extends the scope of the examination appropriately.
Assists physicians in procedure rooms and operating rooms by performing ultrasound studies to aid in complex procedures.
Prepares patients for procedures and obtains clinical history, including related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data.
Adheres to policies, procedures and workflows including PACS, EMR, image exchange systems, modality worklist integrity, record management, and BioMed services.
Records statistics and performs daily maintenance of the ultrasound lab and its equipment, reporting all malfunctions.
Acts as a resource to team members, physicians and students regarding equipment, techniques, procedures, and studies to optimize patient care.
Works closely with ultrasound team members to ensure quality processes and adherence to protocols and assists with accreditation activities.
Implements protocols as new technology evolves, ensuring implementation and adherence to system standards.
Performs quality checks on equipment following manufacturer’s recommendations and troubleshoots equipment as required.
Key Success Factors
Familiar with approved clinical protocols for each type of ultrasound examination to be performed.
Meets all qualifications and requirements for any two of the following specialties: Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal, or small parts, and will have shared clinical responsibilities in both specialties.
Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic principles, instrumentation, and techniques.
Knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology for each different specialty.
Knowledge of proper infection control, including precautionary procedures.
Knowledge of relevant laws regarding patient confidentiality and privacy.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with healthcare providers, including other sonographers, physicians, and nurses.
Skilled in the utilization of computers and medical equipment.
Able to serve as trainer by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
Able to take call, if required.
Benefits
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
Qualifications
Education:
Grad of an Accredited Program
Experience:
Less than 1 Year of Experience
Fetal Echocardiography (FE)
Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSK)
Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
Reg Dig Card Son-Adult Echo (RDCS-AE)
Ped.Echocardiography (PE) (RDCS-PE)
Reg Diag Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
Reg Diag Med Sono-Abdomen (AB) (RDMS-AB)
Reg Diag Med Sono-Breast (BR) (RDMS-BR)
Reg Diag Med Sono-OB/GYN (OB) (RDMS-OB)
RDMS-Pediatric Sonography (PS) (RDMS-PS)
Registered Vascular Tech (RVT)
ARDMS in (AB) or (OB) or RVT (ARDMS): Must have TWO of the following in separate specialties:
ARDMS – RDMS: AB, BR, OB/GYN, PS, FE
ARDMS – RVT
ARDMS – RMSKS
ARRT – S, VS, BS.
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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Friday-Sunday 7:00 PM-7:00 AM (call may be required)
Sign-On Bonus:
$10,000 (external candidates only)
Location:
Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital—Temple
Setting:
Ultrasound Department
Job Summary
The Multispecialty Sonographer performs any combination of basic to advanced ultrasound services and procedures for patients, which may include abdominal, Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal and small parts. This position examines the patient’s clinical history to identify the purpose of the examination, frames the clinical questions that the examination is intended to answer and expands the examination as necessary to answer relevant clinical questions.
Responsibilities
Performs multiple specialty ultrasound procedures utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques to yield accurate and high-quality results.
Identifies and defines abnormalities specific to the procedure and extends the scope of the examination appropriately.
Assists physicians in procedure rooms and operating rooms by performing ultrasound studies to aid in complex procedures.
Prepares patients for procedures and obtains clinical history, including related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data.
Adheres to policies, procedures and workflows including PACS, EMR, image exchange systems, modality worklist integrity, record management, and BioMed services.
Records statistics and performs daily maintenance of the ultrasound lab and its equipment, reporting all malfunctions.
Acts as a resource to team members, physicians and students regarding equipment, techniques, procedures, and studies to optimize patient care.
Works closely with ultrasound team members to ensure quality processes and adherence to protocols and assists with accreditation activities.
Implements protocols as new technology evolves, ensuring implementation and adherence to system standards.
Performs quality checks on equipment following manufacturer’s recommendations and troubleshoots equipment as required.
Key Success Factors
Familiar with approved clinical protocols for each type of ultrasound examination to be performed.
Meets all qualifications and requirements for any two of the following specialties: Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal, or small parts, and will have shared clinical responsibilities in both specialties.
Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic principles, instrumentation, and techniques.
Knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology for each different specialty.
Knowledge of proper infection control, including precautionary procedures.
Knowledge of relevant laws regarding patient confidentiality and privacy.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with healthcare providers, including other sonographers, physicians, and nurses.
Skilled in the utilization of computers and medical equipment.
Able to serve as trainer by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
Able to take call, if required.
Benefits
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
Qualifications
Education:
Grad of an Accredited Program
Experience:
Less than 1 Year of Experience
Fetal Echocardiography (FE)
Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSK)
Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
Reg Dig Card Son-Adult Echo (RDCS-AE)
Ped.Echocardiography (PE) (RDCS-PE)
Reg Diag Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
Reg Diag Med Sono-Abdomen (AB) (RDMS-AB)
Reg Diag Med Sono-Breast (BR) (RDMS-BR)
Reg Diag Med Sono-OB/GYN (OB) (RDMS-OB)
RDMS-Pediatric Sonography (PS) (RDMS-PS)
Registered Vascular Tech (RVT)
ARDMS in (AB) or (OB) or RVT (ARDMS): Must have TWO of the following in separate specialties:
ARDMS – RDMS: AB, BR, OB/GYN, PS, FE
ARDMS – RVT
ARDMS – RMSKS
ARRT – S, VS, BS.
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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