Full-Time Sonographer - Plano North

Overview Job Purpose: Performs and assists with high quality diagnostic ultrasound procedures, focusing on patient care and education. Responsibilities Provide high quality diagnostic ultrasound images Identify patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements Ensure operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers' instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques Comply 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 Maintain 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 Prepare patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors Minimize radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors Protect 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 Maintain production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Qualifications Current ARDMS certification Use of Medical Technologies Performing Diagnostic Procedures Informing Others Quality Focus Planning Technical Understanding People Skills Dependability Creating a Safe, Effective Environment Radiologic Technology Analyzing Information Job Details Location: Plano, TX Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm (no weekends or on call) Salary: Dependent on experience Required Certifications: ARDMS Health insurance provided PTO accrued Scrubs provided #J-18808-Ljbffr NORTH STAR DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, LLC