Sonography Tech

Ascension•Waco, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves delivering high-quality diagnostic medical sonography by performing routine and complex ultrasound procedures to support accurate clinical interpretation and patient outcomes. The Sonography Tech will provide direct patient care by maneuvering transducers and adjusting equipment to capture precise images of tissue and body structures. This position requires coordination with the interdisciplinary team to ensure prompt submission of high-quality clinical documentation and images to the EMR and PACS. The role also includes maintaining rigorous safety standards and quality improvement protocols to ensure equipment functionality and compliance within the diagnostic imaging department. Additionally, the Sonography Tech will perform comprehensive patient assessments to recognize significant pathology and artifacts while ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient diagnostic services.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Cardiographic Tech specializing in Vascular Interpretation credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Vascular Sonography (ARRT-VS) also accepted.
Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty accepted.
High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical certificate/degree required.

Nice To Haves

Radiologic Technologist specializing in General Practice credentialed from the Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification Program preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality diagnostic medical sonography by performing routine and complex ultrasound procedures to support accurate clinical interpretation and patient outcomes.
Provide direct patient care by maneuvering transducers and adjusting equipment to capture precise images of tissue and body structures.
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure prompt submission of high-quality clinical documentation and images to the EMR and PACS.
Maintain rigorous safety standards and quality improvement protocols to ensure equipment functionality and compliance within the diagnostic imaging department.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments to recognize significant pathology and artifacts while ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient diagnostic services.