Echocardiographic Ultrasound Technologist, Cardiology

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!


JOB SUMMARY
This Echocardiographic ultrasound technologist will be functioning very independently and under the general direction of the Echocardiography Core Laboratory Director, this individual remotely performs high level, complex research activities. These include but are not limited to echocardiographic analysis, technical protocol development, and data quality assurance. This individual should have experience in the principles and practice of diagnostic ultrasonography (preferably cardiac ultrasonography/echocardiography) and should be highly motivated and able to learn new analytical skills.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Schedule

• Monday- Friday
• 8am-5pm

Location

• 100% remote

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Associate's Degree in Ultrasound Technology -or-
  Graduate of Accredited Sonography Program or

• Experience
  Clinical training at UTSW may be considered as experience

• Licenses and Certifications
  BLS accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire -and-
  Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS Registry) Upon Hire -OR-
  Registered with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI Registry)

Preferred

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree

• Experience
• 2 years of experience in ultrasound
• Experience working with Tomtec technology

JOB DUTIES

• General Job Responsibilities:
  
  • Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition and ensures that it is properly supplied for procedures.
  • Demonstrates conscious effort to be good stewards of hospital resources to ensure facility financial goals are met.
  • Checks equipment and accessories to ensure proper working order and notifies appropriate personnel for repairs.
  • Responds to inquiries/calls regarding procedures in a timely manner.
  • Communicates problems on shift with equipment or pending exams with appropriate staff.
  • Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
  • Participates in a learning experience with new employees and students.
  • Assists with scheduling and coordinating exams as appropriate to ensure smooth work flow.
  • Performs quality control on assigned equipment and reports issues timely.
  • Attends departmental and facility meetings/classes (minimum 90% attendance).
  • Completes required courses/modules on time.
  • Performs pertinent duties in the best interest of patients, personnel and the facility as assigned.
  • Adheres to departmental time, attendance and tardiness guidelines.
  • Wears employee ID and follows dress code policy.
  • As appropriate, may assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the designated supervisor.
  • Participates in all regulatory compliance activities.
  
  
  
• Patient Interaction:
  • Verifies the patient's identification using the forms of ID as outlined in the hospital policies.
  • Communicates with patients clearly and in a professional manner.
  • Ensures proper patient preparation, verifies screening protocols, and answers questions. Evaluates patient's history and symptoms for the procedure's clinical criteria.
  • Assist patient in dressing for exam and attends to patient's physical well-being while transporting to and from exam room and table, and positioning for exam.
  • Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patient's family (as appropriate) regarding the tests to be performed and assesses the patient's ability to tolerate exam.
  • Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge, continued education and skills to provide appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.
  
  
  
• Exam Performance:
  • Verifies the requisition/chart for valid written order, priority date, ordering comments, physician's notes, precautions and patient consent forms.
  • Performs high quality US examinations according to exam protocol in a timely manner. Assists the physician as needed in performing additional imaging or biopsy procedures.
  • Ensures that images and records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling.
  • Utilizes technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with age specific criteria.
  • Completes exam charges and image documentation and forwards to radiologist in a timely manner.
  • Administers intravenous injections of contrast material as appropriate, observes patients for adverse reactions.
  
  
  
• Job Performance May Include:
  • Monitors and trains students in all areas of current competencies.
  • Assists in the orientation and training of new staff.
  • Leads the work of technologists ensuring that procedures are performed according to standards.
  • Participates in the modality specific QA/QC program and ensures compliance with regulations.
  • Participates in various accreditation processes as directed.
  
  
  
  
  

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!