Sonography - Ultrasound Tech

JOB SUMMARY Title: Ultrasound Technologist Status: FullTime Shift: Monday Friday 8am 4:30pm Setting: Outpatient Clinic Elastography Location: BSW Liver Consultants Dallas 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 Technologist it is for a satellite office ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE 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 patients 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 infectioncontrol drug and radiation policies protocols and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements. Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment. Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory. Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures. Obtains verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart patient history pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken consent forms policies and procedures etc. Imaging team members are expected to adhere to policies procedures and workflows. These system workflows include but are not limited to PACS EMR image exchange systems modality worklist integrity record management and BioMed services. Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner. 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 costefficiently 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 dollarfordollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION ARRTBS Breast Sonography (ARRTBS) ARRTS Sonography (ARRTS) Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSK) Reg Diag Med SonoAbdomen (AB) (RDMSAB) Reg Diag Med SonoBreast (BR) (RDMSBR) Reg Diag Med SonoOB/GYN (OB) (RDMSOB) 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).