Tech I- Ultrasound Imaging

United Regional • Wichita Falls, TX

10h

About The Position

The Tech I- Ultrasound Imaging role is responsible for operating imaging equipment and performing procedures at a technical level that does not require direct supervision. The position requires knowledge of patient transfers, positioning techniques, quality patient care, and the use of patient restraint devices. The technologist communicates accurately and responsively with patients, families, and medical personnel, and demonstrates ethical and professional conduct. The role also requires flexibility to work overtime and on-call duty as needed, and an understanding of age-specific developmental issues across patient age groups.

The technologist verifies patient identity and physician orders, explains procedures, obtains required consent, coordinates exam scheduling and priorities, positions patients, and performs examinations according to established protocols. The role includes making appropriate adjustments to procedures and equipment, reviewing images for technical and diagnostic accuracy, presenting completed exams and relevant information to the radiologist, and maintaining procedure records and ancillary equipment.

The job involves moderate lifting and positioning of patients and equipment, transporting patients by cart or wheelchair, and working in conditions that may include electrical and biological hazards, communicable diseases, bodily fluids, stress, and irregular hours. The position requires standing or walking for much of the workday, as well as the ability to see small objects, coordinate hand and eye movements, hear in background noise, concentrate amid interruptions, and manage multiple details and tasks.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology or Ultrasound program.
• Hold ARRT, RDMS, or RVT certification.
• Texas Medical Board-MRT certification if applicable.
• BCLS certification.
• Hold one or two imaging registries.
• Proficient in proper patient positioning and able to produce technically adequate images for interpretation.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, patients’ families, and medical personnel.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of patient transfers and positioning techniques, quality patient care, and use of patient restraint devices.
• Demonstrate understanding of age-specific developmental issues across patient age groups.
• Able to perform moderate lifting and patient and equipment positioning, and transport patients by cart or wheelchair.
• Able to stand for long periods and walk and sit; see small objects; demonstrate good eye-hand coordination; and hear normal sounds with background noise.
• Able to concentrate on moderate detail despite some interruption, relate several specific ideas at a time, and remember multiple tasks.
• Able to work under stressful conditions and irregular hours, and be flexible to work overtime and on-call duty as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate imaging equipment and perform procedures at a technical level that does not require direct supervision.
• Verify the correct patient using the patient’s armband and medical record number, and review the chart to verify the physician’s order; make corrections or additions to the order when applicable.
• Explain procedures thoroughly to patients and their families and obtain necessary consent forms.
• Coordinate inpatient procedures with scheduled outpatient exams to reduce waiting times and assign procedure priorities.
• Position patients appropriately to obtain quality images for radiologist interpretation.
• Make knowledge-based adjustments to imaging procedures and equipment to perform examinations safely.
• Perform procedures according to established protocols; annotate patient information on images; review examinations for technical and diagnostic accuracy; present relevant information and completed exams to the radiologist; and record and track procedures.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of ancillary equipment and maintain accurate records.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed