Diagnostic Ultrasound Tech - Angleton Breast Imaging (up to 19 hrs/wk)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Angleton, TX

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About The Position

This open-pooled position is for a Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist in Angleton Breast Imaging. Applicants’ education and experience will be considered, and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level as appropriate. The schedule is days, up to 19.99 hours per week, with no benefits.

The Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist works independently to perform routine and special diagnostic ultrasound examinations, including procedures of varying complexity, and provides direct assistance to physicians. The role is part of the direct patient care team and is responsible for exceptional patient care, patient safety, and adherence to ultrasound exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies. At the Technologist II level, the position performs routine-to-complex, high-difficulty examinations, exercises sound judgment and above-average clinical skills, and mentors and trains Technologist I staff and students.

The role requires the ability to perform assigned work safely, communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers, and adapt to multiple priorities with minimal supervision. The technologist uses hospital and radiology information systems and office software to maintain patient and examination documentation. UTMB Health provides equal employment opportunity without regard to protected characteristics and takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science degree.
• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound program.
• For Technologist I: 0 or more years of experience; for Technologist II: 3 or more years of experience.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Technologist I: one of the listed credentials—ARRT-VS or an RDMS credential in OB/GYN, AB, RVT, PS, MSKS, or BR.
• Technologist II: two of the listed credentials—RDMS in AB, MSKS, OB/GYN, PS, BR, or RVT, or ARRT-VS.
• Sufficient English speaking, reading, and writing proficiency to perform essential job functions, particularly those 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 with sound judgment and clinical skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate hospital/radiology information systems and office software.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to adapt to competing priorities and organize workflow.

Nice To Haves

• Breast registry credential or eligibility for breast registry.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, special, and, at the Technologist II level, complex diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
• Provide direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic and special ultrasound procedures.
• Deliver patient care while following ultrasound exam standards and guidelines to support patient safety and customer service.
• At the Technologist II level, mentor and train Ultrasound Technologist I staff and students.
• Use hospital and radiology information systems and office software to maintain patient and examination documentation.
• Organize workflow, adapt to multiple ongoing priorities, and participate in problem-solving with minimal supervision.

What This Job Offers

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