Sonography - Ultrasound Tech

JOB SUMMARY The Ultrasound Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist or physician, performs ultrasound procedures, performs ultrasound procedures in ambulatory and/or hospital environment as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.
Ultrasound Tech Sonographer FT LOCATION: BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER, MARBLE FALLS, T X DEPT: RADIOLOGY SCHEDULE: FULL TIME DAYS BONUS: $10,000 RELOCATION: Amount Based on Distance Our population is mostly geriatric. We offer X-ray, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound and echocardiology services. We have 2 x-ray rooms, 1 fluoroscopy room, 1 CT room, 1 MRI room, 1 Nuc Med camera, and 3 Ultrasound rooms. XR/CT 10-20 exams per day. US 10/day, NM 3/day, NM 3-4/day. Small hospital with a lot of capabilities like pacemaker MRI. Team dynamics and professional development. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB Performs high quality ultrasound procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures. Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam. Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors. Protects patients and team members by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Able to perform high quality ultrasound procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner. Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease. Able to provide services timely, accurately, and cost-efficiently in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Able to perform tasks independently without need for routine oversight. Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues. Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart. Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required. Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric. Able to serve as trainer by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives. Able to take call, if required. BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package includes the following - Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits - 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% - Tuition Reimbursement - PTO accrual beginning Day 1 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - ARRT-BS Breast Sonography (ARRT-BS), ARRT-S Sonography (ARRT-S), Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSK), Reg Diag Med Sono-Abdomen (AB) (RDMS-AB), Reg Diag Med Sono-Breast (BR) (RDMS-BR), Reg Diag Med Sono-OB/GYN (OB) (RDMS-OB), Registered Vascular Sonographe (RVS), Registered Vascular Tech (RVT): Registered in one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ARDMS (OB/GYN) or (AB) or (BR) or (MSK) or (RVT) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT(S) or (BS) OR the Cardio Credentialing Intl. CCI (RVS).