Ultrasound Cardiology Technologist, Part Time

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under moderate supervision to provide professional and technical skills involving use of ultrasound in medical diagnosis and evaluation of patients. Performs both clinical and/or research protocols

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Ultrasound Technology or
• Graduate of Accredited Sonography Program or
• Clinical training at UTSW may be considered as experience
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and
• AMER REGIS DIAG MED SONO Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS Registry) Upon Hire or
• (CCI) CREDENTIALNG CARDIOVASCLR INTL Registered with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI Registry) Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years of experience in ultrasound (Cardiac Experience preferred)

Responsibilities

• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition and ensures that it is properly supplied for procedures.
• Conduct transthorasic echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms
• Review images and perform measurements for clarity and abnormalities
• Ensure that echocardiograms are performed per designated protocols, that images are submitted in a timely manner, and queries are responded to promptly
• Demonstrates conscious effort to be good stewards of hospital resources to ensure facility financial goals are met.
• Checks equipment and accessories to ensure proper working order and notifies appropriate personnel for repairs.
• Responds to inquiries/calls regarding procedures in a timely manner.
• Communicates problems on shift with equipment or pending exams with appropriate staff.
• Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
• Participates in a learning experience with new employees and students.
• Assists with scheduling and coordinating exams as appropriate to ensure smooth work flow.
• Performs quality control on assigned equipment and reports issues timely.
• Attends departmental and facility meetings/classes (minimum 90%25 attendance).
• Completes required courses/modules on time.
• Performs pertinent duties in the best interest of patients, personnel and the facility as assigned.
• Adheres to departmental time, attendance and tardiness guidelines.
• Wears employee ID and follows dress code policy.
• As appropriate, may assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the designated supervisor.
• Participates in all regulatory compliance activities.
• Verifies the patient's identification using the forms of ID as outlined in the hospital policies.
• Communicates with patients clearly and in a professional manner.
• Ensures proper patient preparation, verifies screening protocols, and answers questions. Evaluates patient's history and symptoms for the procedure's clinical criteria.
• Assist patient in dressing for exam and attends to patient's physical well-being while transporting to and from exam room and table, and positioning for exam.
• Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patient's family (as appropriate) regarding the tests to be performed and assesses the patient's ability to tolerate exam.
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge, continued education and skills to provide appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.
• Verifies the requisition/chart for valid written order, priority date, ordering comments, physician's notes, precautions and patient consent forms.
• Performs high quality US examinations according to exam protocol in a timely manner. Assists the physician as needed in performing additional imaging or biopsy procedures.
• Ensures that images and records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling.
• Utilizes technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with age specific criteria.
• Completes exam charges and image documentation and forwards to radiologist in a timely manner.
• Administers intravenous injections of contrast material as appropriate, observes patients for adverse reactions.
• Monitors and trains students in all areas of current competencies.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new staff.
• Leads the work of technologists ensuring that procedures are performed according to standards.
• Participates in the modality specific QA/QC program and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Participates in various accreditation processes as directed.
• Expect to work two full 8 hour shift per week, M-F, on-site

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees