All About Ultrasound
Ultrasound Technologist-Radiology OP
All About Ultrasound, Palestine, Texas, United States, 75801
Ultrasound Technologist – Radiology OP
All About Ultrasound
Job Description Summary: The Ultrasound Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The Ultrasound Technologist must handle the movement, set‑up, and operation of medical ultrasound equipment. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed. The technologist must troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and image archiving. The technologist will participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure, and maintain expected imaging competencies. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization’s mission, values, and culture.
Responsibilities
Meets expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies.
Demonstrates adherence to Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
Maintains consistency with administrative and departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians.
Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
Performs duties that protect the confidentiality of patients and only discloses confidential information when necessary for job duties.
Adapts patient assessment, treatment, or care methods to meet unique needs of each patient.
Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as required by state and federal agencies.
Performs examinations/procedures to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license, certification, and/or documented competencies.
Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed.
Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
Follows PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalates problems to the PACS administrator or designee.
Troubleshoots and reports equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or biomedical personnel; follows up appropriately.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Skills Job Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent.
Experience
1 year of ultrasound scanning experience preferred.
Basic computer experience required.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Requires one of the following within 1 year of hire:
Sonography (S) by ARRT
Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS
Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS
Prefers one of the following, along with the required:
Vascular Sonography (VS) by ARRT
Breast Sonography (BS) by ARRT
Breast (BR) RDMS by ARDMS
Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS
State Licensure is required if in New Mexico:
DMS by MIRTP NMED
BLS required.
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday
Work Type Full Time
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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Job Description Summary: The Ultrasound Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The Ultrasound Technologist must handle the movement, set‑up, and operation of medical ultrasound equipment. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed. The technologist must troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and image archiving. The technologist will participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure, and maintain expected imaging competencies. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization’s mission, values, and culture.
Responsibilities
Meets expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies.
Demonstrates adherence to Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
Maintains consistency with administrative and departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians.
Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
Performs duties that protect the confidentiality of patients and only discloses confidential information when necessary for job duties.
Adapts patient assessment, treatment, or care methods to meet unique needs of each patient.
Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as required by state and federal agencies.
Performs examinations/procedures to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license, certification, and/or documented competencies.
Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed.
Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
Follows PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalates problems to the PACS administrator or designee.
Troubleshoots and reports equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or biomedical personnel; follows up appropriately.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Skills Job Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent.
Experience
1 year of ultrasound scanning experience preferred.
Basic computer experience required.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Requires one of the following within 1 year of hire:
Sonography (S) by ARRT
Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS
Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS
Prefers one of the following, along with the required:
Vascular Sonography (VS) by ARRT
Breast Sonography (BS) by ARRT
Breast (BR) RDMS by ARDMS
Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS
State Licensure is required if in New Mexico:
DMS by MIRTP NMED
BLS required.
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday
Work Type Full Time
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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