PRN Sonographer

RAYUS Radiology•Richardson, TX

About The Position

RAYUS now offers DailyPay! Work today, get paid today! RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Sonographer, you will operate your assigned machine to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Taking a patient centered approach, you will provide Sonography services within professional standards and with excellent customer service. Each patient comes to our centers looking for answers. You will guide patients through this sometimes-difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process. This is a temporary (PRN) position working, 4-7pm Monday-Friday and Saturdays, as needed.

Requirements

ARDMS registered technologist, current and in good standing
Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography
Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
RT, RMT or ARDMS Certification
OSHA Class I exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Must have training and experience sufficient to competently perform sonography procedures independently
Certification in imaging specialty

Nice To Haves

Bilingual

Responsibilities

Patient Sonography Imaging
Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure
Explains and prepares patients for sonography imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately
Performs routine and advanced Sonography imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
Adjusts Sonography scan parameters correctly and as needed
Follows physicians' orders precisely, conforms to safety regulations, to and accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
Maintains an orderly and clean work area including equipment promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
Sonography Department Support
Assists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades
Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary
Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable
Completes other tasks as assigned