TECH - ULTRASOUND (STUDENT) PRN

UHS • Denison, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student-Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for independently operating sonographic equipment and performing and communicating the results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The student technologist undergoes competency training for up to 60 days, receiving one-on-one training with a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. After completing the training and receiving sign-off from a registered technologist, the student technologist is responsible for daily ultrasound department operations, patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, reporting equipment failures, and quality assessment. The role includes technical procedures for demonstrating and evaluating general, obstetrical, vascular, and small-parts imaging, and assisting with invasive procedures as needed.

Texoma Medical Center is a 414-bed acute care facility serving North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Its main campus is in Denison, Texas, with additional facilities across the Texoma region. The center provides specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery, as well as certified trauma care.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program and complete the program within six months.
• Have at least one year of didactic and clinical experience in abdominal, small-parts, and Ob/Gyn studies.
• Obtain ARDMS certification in Abdominal and/or Ob-Gyn, or ARRT certification in Sonography, within six months of graduation.
• Complete the BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines during new-hire orientation and before working in a clinical setting.
• Keep all registries and certifications current.
• Be capable of making independent decisions, working under stress at times, and demonstrating good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate sonographic equipment after competency training and sign-off.
• Perform diagnostic examinations using sonography and communicate the results.
• Complete competency training of up to 60 days, including one-on-one training with a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
• Manage daily ultrasound department operations and patient scheduling after training and sign-off.
• Maintain equipment, report equipment failures, and perform quality assessment.
• Perform technical procedures for general, obstetrical, vascular, and small-parts imaging.
• Assist with invasive procedures as needed.

What This Job Offers

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