Ultrasound Technologist
Dallas Medical Center - Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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Facility
Dallas Medical Center
Location
US-TX-Dallas
ID
2025-215125
Category
Clinical Tech
Position Type
Per Diem
Shift
Variable
Job Type
Non-Exempt
Overview
We are seeking an
Ultrasound Technologist I , also known as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or Ultrasound Tech I. The Ultrasound Tech I performs advanced ultrasound services and diagnostic imaging procedures using ultrasound technology. Ultrasound Technologists play a critical role in the diagnostic process by providing high-quality ultrasound images that assist healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed. Shift's Available:
Variable Employment Type:
Per Diem (PD/PRN) Hours:
Variable Location:
Dallas Medical Center Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Competitive compensation
Medical insurance benefit plan 401K Sick leave accrual
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): Responsible for managing more complex patient cases and providing specialized care to patients with unique medical needs or conditions, this could involve collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop tailored imaging plans and treatment strategies Operate ultrasound machines to produce real-time images of patients' internal organs, tissues, and blood flow, select appropriate imaging techniques and settings to capture clear and accurate images based on the specific clinical indication or area of interest Use a handheld transducer (probe) to transmit high-frequency sound waves into the body and capture the returning echoes to create images, manipulate the transducer and adjust imaging parameters to obtain multiple views and optimize image quality Interpret ultrasound images in real-time to assess the structure, size, shape, and function of organs and tissues within the body, identify any abnormalities, lesions, or pathology that may be present and communicate findings to radiologists or referring physicians May perform Doppler ultrasound studies to evaluate blood flow patterns and detect abnormalities such as vascular occlusions, stenosis, or thrombosis Proficient in using advanced imaging techniques and technologies, such as contrast-enhanced ultrasound, or ultrasound-guided procedures (biopsies, aspirations, injections, thoracentesis, and paracentesis procedures) Perform a wider range of ultrasound examinations, including more complex or specialized imaging studies, this could involve imaging of specific organs or systems, such as obstetric, gynecologic, vascular, abdominal, cardiac, or musculoskeletal ultrasound #LI-MK3 Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. RDMS (ARDMS) or S (ARRT) certification in at least one body or region required within 90 days of hire and maintain. 2. Graduate an accredited ultrasound program or current certification as identified in #1 and graduation within 90 days of hire. 3. Previous experience preferred. 4. Current BCLS certificate required upon hire and maintain current. 5. Proficient computer skills
Employment Status
Per Diem
Shift
Variable
Equal Employment Opportunity
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