Lead Ultrasound Technologist - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic: Main Campus
About The Position
The Lead Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures upon the order of a qualified provider, following Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Radiology Department and clinic policies, procedures, and protocols. Depending on the assigned location, the position may involve specialized procedures such as breast sonohysterography and vascular ultrasound. The technologist uses the designated Radiology Information System (RIS) for clerical processes and the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for imaging documentation and management. Additional technical or non-technical duties may be assigned when the supervisor determines that the technologist's training, experience, and credentials are sufficient. This position functions as a team leader, focusing on process improvement, team development, and high-quality patient care and imaging services. The role includes maintaining equipment and supplies, following ultrasound safety and sterile-technique practices, participating in training, keeping licenses and certifications current, and communicating effectively with patients, coworkers, supervisors, radiologists, and other clinic staff. The role is based at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic's Main Campus in Houston. The hourly pay range is $35.00 to $63.00, based on full-time employment and factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. A comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution are offered subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, or education sufficient to meet ACR accreditation guidelines for a US Technologist.
- RDMS with a minimum of two specialty ultrasound registries, as well as RVT or RVS; or RT(R)(S), as well as RVT or RVS.
- At least 5 years of ultrasound experience or at least 3 years of KSC Ultrasound experience.
- Ability to use a computer keyboard and manipulate elements of digital image acquisition.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Maintain applicable licenses and certifications and comply with continuing-education requirements.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field.
- RT(R), RDMS, AB(OB), BR, RVT, and/or RVS.
- At least 5 years of ultrasound experience.
- PACS and RIS experience.
- Bilingual or multilingual.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic sonography according to Radiology Department policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Apply technical principles, anatomical orientations, and knowledge of anomalies to produce optimal sonographic images.
- Understand patients' age-related communication needs and provide instructions that facilitate sonographic studies.
- Participate in technical quality-control measures, including routine equipment maintenance and reporting malfunctions or performance variances to the Radiology Department Supervisor or designee.
- Maintain necessary supplies and cleaning-log documentation as applicable.
- Use the RIS correctly and document atypical conditions that could affect image quality or content for the radiologist's review.
- Use PACS and identify image-transmission problems, notifying the Radiology Supervisor or Department Lead Tech when corrective actions exceed the technologist's scope.
- Follow ultrasound safety measures, use sterile technique when necessary, and comply with clinic safety initiatives.
- Participate in clinic, department-specific, and applicable site-specific formal and in-service training.
- Maintain applicable licenses and certifications and meet continuing-education requirements.
- Communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, supervisors, lead technologists, radiologists, physicians, and staff across clinic departments and locations.
- Perform other technical or non-technical duties when the supervisor determines that training, experience, and credentials are adequate.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
