Ultrasound Technologist

Ultrasound Technologist

Envision Imaging at Plano is adding an Ultrasound Technologist to the team! Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM + rotating Saturdays 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Position Pay Range $40.75 - $52.54

Performs ultrasound procedures to adult and pediatric patients for diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders. Assists radiologists during specialized exams to obtain images at a satisfactory level with minimal supervision.

Interfaces with patient to ascertain medical history and provides instructions and explanation of the procedure and/or exam to obtain the best possible image.

Reviews patient charts for missed clinical information and/or consent. Screens patients for surgical and other implants, contrast allergies, etc.

Performs ultrasound scans and prints images while attending to patient's care before, during and following exam and notifies the appropriate party if patient's condition changes at any time.

Assists Radiologist on specialized exams.

Transfers images to other locations as needed.

Coordinates scan protocols with Radiologist.

Maintains and regularly inspects equipment and immediately reports any quality concerns as well as equipment failures or deficiencies.

Interfaces with Lead Technologist & Center/Area Manager regarding any and all departmental concerns.

Other duties as assigned.

Technical Capacity. Ethical Conduct. Thoroughness. Time Management. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.

This position has no supervision responsibilities.

This job operates in an environmentally controlled outpatient clinical environment. Potential exposure to radiation, which is minimized by the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Possible exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a medical office environment. Often requires work in cool, dimly lighted rooms.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

No travel is expected for this position.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

• Two plus years' experience in Ultrasound preferred
• Ability to educate patients on procedures being performed
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, a problem solver and a team player
• Ability to navigate multiple computer screens and browsers quickly and accurately
• Ability to excel in a very fast-pace team environment
• Ability to continuously "exceed" company and customer expectation
• Strong communication skills & professional demeanor

Education/Certifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Sonography program
• Current ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or ARRT (VS) registry preferred
• Current ARDMS Registered Obstetrician/Gynecology Technologist (OB/GYN) or ARRT (S) registry - preferred
• Current license from state medical board (if applicable)
• Current CPR/BLS certification

Adheres to Envision's Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and attends annual Compliance training as set forth by the Company.

Below is a list of benefits that are offered to employees, once eligibility is met.

• Health Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Company Matched 401k Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

It is reasonably anticipated ALL employees in this job classification will have occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids.

Envision Radiology is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by application federal, state or local law.