Diagnostic Ultrasound Tech- League City Campus (PRN, up to 19 hrs/wk)

UTMB Health • League City, TX

18d

About The Position

This open-pooled position may be filled at a lower or higher level based on the applicant’s education and experience. The Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist is a member of the direct patient care team who performs routine and special diagnostic ultrasound exams, provides direct assistance to physicians, and delivers patient care in accordance with governing standards and guidelines for safety and customer service.

At Level I, the technologist works independently on routine procedures and common or special exams of moderate complexity. The minimum qualifications are an Associate of Applied Science degree, graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound program, and 0 or more years of experience. The technologist must hold American Heart Association BLS and one of the listed ultrasound credentials.

At Level II, the experienced technologist performs routine-to-complex procedures, including exams of high difficulty, and is fully competent in all aspects of ultrasound exams. The technologist works independently, uses sound judgment and above-average clinical skills on challenging procedures, assists physicians, and serves as a mentor and trainer to Level I technologists and students. The minimum qualifications are an Associate of Applied Science degree, graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound program, and at least 3 years of experience. The technologist must hold American Heart Association BLS and two of the listed ultrasound credentials.

The role requires English proficiency sufficient to perform essential job functions; effective communication with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers; independent work and sound judgment; basic computer skills; and the ability to operate hospital and radiology information systems and office software. The technologist must be able to adapt to multiple priorities with minimal supervision, organize workflow, participate in problem-solving, and work effectively with the healthcare team.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science degree.
• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound program.
• Level I: 0 or more years of experience; Level II: 3 or more years of experience.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Level I: Any one of the following credentials: ARRT-VS; RDMS-OB/GYN; RDMS-AB; RDMS-RVT; RDMS-PS; RDMS-MSKS; or RDMS-BR.
• Level II: Any two of the following credentials: RDMS-AB; RDMS-MSKS; RDMS-OB/GYN; RDMS-PS; RDMS-BR; RDMS-RVT; or ARRT-VS.
• English proficiency sufficient for the essential functions of the job, particularly activities affecting patient or employee safety or security.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers using a customer-service focus and positive language.
• Ability to work independently and handle challenging diagnostic procedures and patient-care situations.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate hospital/radiology information systems and office software.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, adaptability to multiple priorities, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special diagnostic ultrasound procedures, including exams of varying complexity.
• Provide direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic and special ultrasound procedures.
• Deliver patient care while following ultrasound exam standards and governing agency guidelines for patient safety and customer service.
• At Level II, mentor and train Level I technologists and students.
• Maintain patient and exam documentation using hospital and radiology information systems and office software.
• Organize workflow, adapt to ongoing priorities, and participate in problem-solving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree