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

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • League City, TX

19d • Onsite

About The Position

This open-pooled position is for a Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist at the League City Campus. Applicants’ education and experience will be considered, and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level as appropriate. The schedule is up to 19.99 hours per week, with no benefits. Overnight and weekend availability is required; the schedule may include on-call rotation and holidays.

The Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist works independently to perform routine through complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures, including common and special examinations. The role provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic and special ultrasound procedures and is part of the direct patient care team. The technologist delivers patient care and follows ultrasound exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to support patient safety and customer service. At the higher level, the technologist is fully competent in ultrasound exams, handles challenging procedures using sound judgment and advanced clinical skills, and mentors and trains Technologist I staff and students.

The position requires the skills and competencies to perform assigned work safely; English proficiency sufficient to perform essential functions; effective communication with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers; and the ability to work independently and adapt to competing priorities with minimal supervision. The technologist uses hospital and radiology information systems and office software to maintain patient and exam documentation, and works collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide customer service.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science degree.
• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound program.
• Technologist I: 0 or more years of experience; Technologist II: 3 or more years of experience.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Technologist I: at least one listed credential: ARRT-VS; RDMS-OB/GYN; RDMS-AB; RDMS-RVT; RDMS-PS; RDMS-MSKS; or RDMS-BR.
• Technologist II: at least two listed credentials: RDMS-AB; RDMS-MSKS; RDMS-OB/GYN; RDMS-PS; RDMS-BR; RDMS-RVT; or ARRT-VS.
• English speaking, reading, and writing proficiency sufficient to perform essential job functions, particularly those affecting patient or employee safety and security.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide customer-focused service.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and handle challenging diagnostic procedures and patient-care situations.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to use hospital/radiology information systems and office software.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic ultrasound procedures and common and special examinations of moderate complexity (Technologist I).
• Perform routine through complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures and common and special examinations of high difficulty (Technologist II).
• Provide direct assistance to physicians with diagnostic and special ultrasound procedures.
• Deliver patient care and follow ultrasound exam standards and governing-agency guidelines to support patient safety and customer service.
• Mentor and train Ultrasound Technologist I staff and students (Technologist II).
• Maintain patient and exam documentation using hospital/radiology information systems and office software.
• Organize workflow, adapt to multiple priorities, and participate in problem-solving with minimal supervision.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients, physicians, family members, coworkers, and other healthcare team members.

What This Job Offers

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