Ultrasound Tech - Ultrasonography

Details

Client Name
Medical City Denton

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Ultrasound Tech

Specialty
Ultrasonography

Job ID
19379178

Weekly Pay
$2185.0


Shift Details

Shift
12 x 3 Days Shift

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/20/2026

End Date
01/19/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Ultrasound Technician is a graduate of an accredited AMA school and registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT), maintains a State License as a general radiographer, and/or is a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS). The Ultrasound Technician is responsible for providing timely diagnostic services to both inpatient and outpatients under the direction of a Radiologist and departmental protocols. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: abdominal, pelvic, (gynecological & obstetrical), and transvaginal sonograms. Additionally is proficient at scanning small parts (thyroid, breast & scrotom) along with ultrasound-guided biopsies, drainage, thoracentesis, paracentesis and aspirations.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

STANDARD I - Customer Service/Communication/Interpersonal Skills
• Strives to exceed expectations of internal and external customers: Patients, families, physicians, colleagues, visitors and vendors.
• Demonstrates appropriate communication skills in all interactions.
• Interacts with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
• Anticipates and provides resolution to issues based on the needs and expectations of our customers. Channels concerns appropriately through chain of command; deals with conflict appropriately, timely and privately.
• Treats others with respect at all times; maintains a work environment free of harassment, hostility, threats or violence.


STANDARD II - Job Knowledge/Productivity/Initiative
• Maintains certifications, education and development appropriate for position.
• Completes position responsibilities by following established guidelines and protocols within the appropriate time frame.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of work practices/responsibilities/establishing priorities and roles in emergency procedures.
• Demonstrates self-direction, flexibility, professional development and willingness to master new skills.
• Has the ability to accept and act upon suggestions for improved performance.
• Completes all requires orientation and annual updates as appropriate to clinical placements.
• Knowledgeable of standards of practice as outlined in professional practice organizations related to clinical setting.


STANDARD III - Vendor/Hospital/Department Policies & Procedures
• Supports, implements and ensures compliance with all Vendor/Hospital and regulatory/accrediting agency standards, regulations and policies and procedures.
• Ensures accuracy, timeliness and completeness of documentation and work performed per Hospital policy.
• Utilizes appropriate resources and hospital policies as the "standard of care" for positive patient outcomes.


STANDARD IV - Organizational Ethics/Improving Organizational Performance
• Supports Vendor and Hospital's mission, vision and values.
• Conduct reflects Vendor values; accepts the responsibility to act with absolute integrity, work as a unified team, learn and transfer that knowledge across the continuum, have accountability to all that we serve, and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrates compliance with the Ethics and Compliance Program, policies, directives and Code of Conduct training.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of patient, client, employees and organizational information in verbal, written and electronic form. Limit access to information on a job-related need to know basis. Complies with Vendor/Hospitals risk management program-timely/accurate occurrence reporting. Demonstrates understanding and involvement with Performance Improvement.


STANDARD V - Position Specific Essential Performance Criteria
Performs position specific job functions at an acceptable level with minimal direction.
Primary responsibilities for an Ultrasound Technician encompass but not intended to be all-inclusive;
• Patient Rights - Demonstrating awareness and respect for the patient/family/significant others dignity and values; identifies cultural and religious needs, emotional and language barriers, physical, cognitive, psychological and educational limitations. Knowledgeable of patient's rights, advanced directives, consents, protection of patient security, privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of care.
• Assessment - Gathers data and observations in accordance with Hospital policy, standards and patient care needs as it relates to; Pain, risk to fall, skin integrity, interventions, signs and symptoms of abuse, changes in patients condition and identification of patient needs requiring intervention of other team members. Knowledgeable of documentation systems utilized to chart interventions, procedures and supply acquisition.
• Care of the Patient - Interpretation of all available patient data - to meet the identified patient care goals for an Ultrasound patient. Understands best methods to achieve optimal results in the form of scans, films and ultrasounds. Recognizes indications, contraindications and precautions for Ultrasound procedures. Demonstrates skill in the use of specialized equipment and devises used in Ultrasound Therapy. Able to recognize the need for and use of designated equipment in resuscitation efforts.
• Patient/Family Education - Provides patients with explanations of all procedures and treatments prior to providing care.
• Continuum of Care - Coordinates in meeting patient's care needs during transfer to other departments and upon discharge if applicable.


STANDARD VI - Age Specific Essential Performance Criteria
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned position. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training or experience.

Client Details

Address
3535 S Interstate 35 E

City
Denton

State
TX

Zip Code
76210


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