Ultrasound Technologist Women's Health - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Missouri City

Join Kelsey-Seybold Clinic

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities

• 30% Performs diagnostic sonography according to policies, procedures, and protocols of the KSC radiology and/or OB department. Understands and applies technical principles affecting optimal production of sonographic images, as well as anatomical orientations and anomalies affecting the final product. Understands age related communication needs of patients and can effectively convey instructions to patients to facilitate the performance of sonographic studies
• 15% Participates in Technical Quality Control measures, which include performance of routine equipment maintenance and reporting malfunctions or variances in equipment performance to the Medical Imaging Supervisor or his/her designee in the supervisor's absence. Maintains necessary supplies and documentation of cleaning logs as applicable
• 15% Uses RIS system correctly, according to Clinic and Department guidelines and properly documents, for the Interpreting physician review, atypical conditions, which could affect image quality and/or content. Understands PACS system and can identify problems with image transmission as they occur and notify Medical Imaging Supervisor or his/her designee when corrective actions are beyond the scope of the technologist
• 20% Conscious of ultrasound safety measures. Utilizes sterile technique when necessary. Complies with all KSC safety initiatives
• 15% Participates in formal and in-service training programs of Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, department specific in services, and any applicable site-specific training. Maintains current applicable licenses and/or certifications and complies with continuing education requirements necessary to maintain same. May be assigned to other duties, technical or non-technical if training, experience, and credentials are deemed adequate by supervisor to perform those duties
• 5% Interacts effectively with patients and coworkers, including staff assigned to other locations. Communicates readily and well with Supervisor, Lead, and Interpreting Physicians in giving and receiving feedback. Must have the ability to understand and respond to questions by giving information. Capable of dealing effectively with other clinic departments, physicians, and staff. Uses the Mission and Values as a guideline for all communications, verbal, written, or electronic

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited program
• Education sufficient to meet applicant status with the ARDMS or ARRT(S)
• RDMS (OB/Gyn)
• BCLS certification
• 2+ years of clinical ultrasound experience in OB/Gyn scans
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and grasp elements of digital image acquisition
• Proven excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare-related degree
• RT(S), RDMS (BR), RDMS (OB/Gyn)
• Nuchal Translucency (NT) certification
• 3+ years of clinical ultrasound experience
• PACS and RIS experience
• Breast ultrasound imaging experience
• Bilingual or multilingual

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29 - $52 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.