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NORTH STAR DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, LLC

Full-Time Sonographer (Keller)

NORTH STAR DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, LLC, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102

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Job Purpose Performs and assists with high quality diagnostic ultrasound procedures, focusing on patient care and education.

Requirements Current ARDMS certification.

Duties

Provide high quality diagnostic ultrasound images

Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements

Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques

Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions

Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors

Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart

Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments

Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Skills and Qualifications

Use of Medical Technologies

Performing Diagnostic Procedures

Informing Others

Quality Focus

Planning

Technical Understanding

People Skills

Dependability

Creating a Safe, Effective Environment

Analyzing Information

Job Type

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: Dependent on experience

Required Certifications: ARDMS

Location: 4501 Heritage Trace Pkwy Ste. 115, Fort Worth, TX 76244

Hours: 8a-4p, Monday - Friday; no weekends or on-call. Closed major holidays with holiday pay

Benefits: health insurance, PTO, scrubs provided

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