Sonographer/Vascular Tech - Full-time

Yoakum Community Hospital•Yoakum, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Yoakum Community Hospital is hiring a Sonographer / Ultrasound Technologist to perform general and vascular studies for inpatient and outpatient patients of all ages. The role works independently across multiple departments, including the Emergency Room, Surgery, and bedside portable services. The position may require rotating call and availability for shifts outside the scheduled shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The technologist performs ultrasound procedures with age-appropriate competency, evaluates orders and technical factors, and helps patients understand procedures and remain comfortable and safe. The role includes producing high-quality images, following sterile techniques when needed, verifying and documenting exam information, and sending studies to PACS. The technologist also reviews results with supervisors or attending physicians, maintains credentials and CPR certification, completes required compliance training, and follows applicable guidelines and hospital policies. Yoakum Community Hospital describes its workplace as supportive and inclusive and offers a total rewards package that includes health and wellness coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent in Ultrasound Technology.
Registration with ARDMS, ARRT(S), or equivalent.
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential or equivalent.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of related experience and/or training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound procedures across patient populations from pediatric through geriatric, evaluating orders, positioning, and technical factors.
Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety, assist with positioning, and communicate to support safety, comfort, and cooperation.
Select transducers and equipment controls to capture high-quality images that meet departmental standards.
Use sterile techniques in the operating room, emergency room, or bedside when required.
Verify RIS orders against physician requests, select worklist exams, label and measure images on-unit, and verify technical metadata, including name, date of birth, and laterality.
Send completed studies via DICOM to PACS.
Review test results with supervisors or attending physicians.
Maintain a team-first mindset and align work with hospital R.I.S.E. values.
Follow state and federal guidelines and hospital policies, complete mandatory compliance training, and maintain credentials and CPR certification.
Be available for shifts outside scheduled shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and participate in a rotating call schedule if required.