Ultrasound Technologist III - Hospital

Job Summary

Provides diagnostic medical sonography services that are consistent with clinical education and training in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and professional standards. Individuals will demonstrate clinical competencies to perform Ultrasound procedures ranging in age from infant to geriatric under the interpreting physician’s supervision.

Prepares and positions patient for ultrasound exam. Operates ultrasound equipment to produce and record images according to physician’s directive. Processes results and completes documentation for interpretation by physician.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Preferred
• Graduate from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or Ultrasound Technologist Program

Experience

• Required
• Demonstrates competency in one major specialty area recognized by the ARDM, ARRT, CCI, or other accrediting body and performs exams at a proficient skill level (i.e. General, OB/GYN, Vascular, Breast)
• Preferred
• One year of relevant clinical experience

Certification/Licensure

• Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Current, Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Currently registered by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Sonography ARRT(S) or The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• ARDMS specialty registered in at least two of the following:
• Abdominal (AB)
• Vascular
• Breast (BR)
• Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
• Pediatric Sonography (PS)
• Preferred
• Additional ARDMS specialty registries*

*Certification pay may be applied for up to two additional registries when the employee routinely and consistently performs exams in a department that benefits from the increased skill set and knowledge base. Relevancy of certifications and applicability of certification pay subject to approval by the Administrative Director of Radiology.