Ultrasound Sonographer, PRN

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

10d

About The Position

Works under minimal supervision with physicians to perform ultrasound imaging exams, exam protocols, accreditation activities, operations, and equipment maintenance facilitation. The role performs a range of color duplex and other ultrasound examinations, supports patient preparation and communication, and ensures imaging quality, documentation, and timely exam completion. The sonographer may also support quality assurance, accreditation, staff orientation, and student training, and may assume supervisory responsibilities when the designated supervisor is absent.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Ultrasound Technology.
• ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) certification.
• RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) certification. If hired without RVT certification, the employee must obtain it within 6 months of hire or may be terminated.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from a course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross by the first day of employment.
• Maintain current knowledge, continuing education, and skills to provide appropriate care for newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of experience in ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and properly supplied work area, while using hospital resources responsibly.
• Check equipment and accessories, perform quality control on assigned equipment, report issues, and arrange equipment maintenance or repair as appropriate.
• Respond to procedure inquiries promptly and communicate shift-related equipment issues or pending exams to appropriate staff.
• Support equitable distribution of departmental workloads and participate in learning experiences with new employees and students.
• Attend departmental and facility meetings and classes, complete required courses and modules on time, and participate in regulatory compliance activities.
• Perform other pertinent duties in the best interest of patients, personnel, and the facility; follow attendance, punctuality, identification badge, and dress code policies.
• Assume supervisory responsibilities when appropriate and when the designated supervisor is absent.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers; communicate professionally with patients; ensure preparation and screening protocols; answer questions; and assess clinical history, symptoms, and ability to tolerate the exam.
• Explain tests to patients and, as appropriate, their families, and maintain current knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care for newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Perform color duplex imaging, including carotid, extremity venous and arterial, abdominal Doppler, small parts, OB/GYN, general abdominal/body, and other assigned studies.
• Perform non-invasive arterial and venous imaging evaluations using Doppler and plethysmographic techniques.
• Verify requisitions and charts for valid written orders, priority dates, ordering comments, physician notes, precautions, and patient consent forms.
• Perform high-quality ultrasound examinations according to protocol in a timely manner and assist physicians with additional imaging or biopsy procedures as needed.
• Ensure images and records include correct patient identification and labeling; complete exam charges and image documentation and forward them to the radiologist promptly.
• Administer contrast material when appropriate and observe patients for adverse reactions.
• Monitor and train students, assist with orientation and training of new staff, and participate in modality-specific quality assurance and quality control programs.
• Participate in accreditation processes as directed and organize or participate in conferences, seminars, and technical meetings.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
• Paid Time Off, available on 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.
• Healthcare, paid holidays, on-site childcare, and wage and merit increases are also mentioned in the company overview.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree