TECH I- ULTRASOUND IMAGING

United Regional•Wichita Falls, TX

About The Position

The Ultrasound Imaging Tech I operates imaging equipment and performs procedures at a technical level that does not require direct supervision. The role involves positioning and transferring patients, providing quality patient care, and using patient restraint devices as appropriate. The technician communicates openly, accurately, and responsively with patients, families, and medical personnel, demonstrates professional and ethical conduct, and understands age-specific developmental needs across patient age groups. Flexibility to work overtime and on-call duty as needed is required. The technician verifies patient identity and physician orders, explains procedures and obtains necessary consent, coordinates inpatient and outpatient procedures, and positions patients to produce quality images. The role includes adjusting procedures and equipment safely, following established protocols, reviewing examinations for technical and diagnostic accuracy, presenting completed exams and relevant information to the radiologist, tracking procedures, and maintaining accurate records. The position also requires operating ancillary equipment and completing other tasks as necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiology or Ultrasound program.
Hold ARRT, RDMS, or RVT certification.
Texas Medical Board-MRT if applicable.
BCLS certification.
Hold one or two imaging registries.
Proficiency in patient positioning and ability to produce technically adequate images for interpretation.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, patients’ families, and medical personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Understanding of age-specific developmental issues across patient age groups.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and irregular hours.

Responsibilities

Operate imaging equipment and perform procedures at a technical level that does not require direct supervision.
Transfer and position patients, provide quality patient care, and use patient restraint devices as appropriate.
Verify patient identity using the patient’s armband and medical record number; review the chart and verify the physician’s order, making corrections or additions when applicable.
Explain procedures to patients and their families and obtain required consent forms.
Coordinate inpatient procedures with scheduled outpatient exams to reduce waiting time and prioritize procedures.
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; record and track procedures.
Demonstrate working knowledge of ancillary equipment and maintain accurate records.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and medical personnel, including in English both verbally and in writing.
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as necessary.
Work overtime and on-call duty as needed.