NORTH STAR DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, LLC
Full-Time Sonographer (Keller)
NORTH STAR DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, LLC, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
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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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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