HCSS Ultrasound Technologist (medical)

Ultrasound Diagnostic Technician

To provide patient care and technical skills in the operation of ultrasound diagnostic equipment for diagnostic and evaluation purposes. This position works under limited supervision to provide advanced technical skills in the performance of non-invasive tests used in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease. Responsibilities include performing a full range of non-invasive vascular tests and related duties in patient care and academic/research environment.

Major Duties / Critical Tasks:

• Contributes to the success of UTMB HealthCare Systems.
• Operates ultrasound equipment for data acquisition, reconstruction of images, documentation of images
• Prepares a summary of technical findings for interpretation by vascular surgeon.
• Provides preliminary technical interpretations to ordering physician(s).
• Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
• Provides assistance to rotating students, interns, and residents
• Performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures and reports such failures to the appropriate department, and notifies his/her manager
• Practices safety measures in ultrasound and Environment of Care.
• Assists the Technical Manager/Director with the maintenance of laboratory accreditation via ICAVL and JCAHO through standardized protocols.
• Participates in research projects.
• Maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times
• Is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of vascular disease and new procedures, as they evolve.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form.
• Customer service orientation and values.
• Ability to negotiate solutions and outcomes.
• Team player.
• Ability to maximize people and financial resources.
• Ability to work in partnership with management and staff.

Required Education / Experience:

• Satisfactory completion of a formal vascular technology training program (1-4 years) must be registry eligible with application for current year OR
• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic ultrasound program (2-4 years) with 1 full additional year of full-time clinical experience in a dedicated vascular lab and registry eligible with application for current year OR
• Approximately two years of college with emphasis on the biological sciences with two years of experience in a dedicated vascular laboratory and registry eligible with application for current year
• Certified as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Two (2) years of recent Ultrasound Technician experience
• Current BLS certification obtained through American Heart Association

Compensation: Hiring Range: $40.00

Equipment:

• Ultrasound equipment and other laboratory equipment commonly used in a non-invasive laboratory. Standard office equipment

Working Environment:

• Work environment is in a comfortable indoor area.
• Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort
• Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required such as walking, performing CPR, standing, and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients.
• Frequent lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
• Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch must be adequate to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication.
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients.
• Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory input.
• Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury.
• May work extended shifts as necessary to complete job objectives.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, utilize hand/finger dexterity, and type on a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include regularly working on a Visual Display Terminal (VDT), close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Includes intermittent physical activity such as bending, reaching, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code