Ultrasound Sonographer, PRN

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under minimal supervision with physicians to perform ultrasound imaging exams and protocols, support accreditation, manage operations, and facilitate equipment maintenance. The role performs a range of diagnostic ultrasound and non-invasive vascular studies, ensures patient preparation and safety, documents and stores imaging appropriately, and assists physicians with additional imaging or biopsy procedures. The sonographer also supports equipment quality control, regulatory compliance, student and staff training, and departmental operations.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or graduation from an accredited sonography program.
• ARDMS certification.
• RVT or RVS certification. If hired without RVT or RVS certification, obtain RVT certification within six months of hire; failure to do so may result in separation from employment.
• BLS certification from a course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross by the first day of employment.
• Ability to apply modality expertise in applications, procedures, protocols, and training.
• Ability to recognize artifacts and unusual or special problems outside normal scanning routines.
• Ability to respond to and interact with stakeholders according to PACT standards.
• Ability to develop creative alternatives and suggestions for workflow constraints.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a high-volume facility.
• Ability to build high-functioning teams that work in tandem across interdepartmental modalities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Keep the work area clean, orderly, and adequately supplied for procedures, while stewarding hospital resources.
• Check equipment and accessories for proper operation, report problems, and arrange maintenance or repairs as appropriate.
• Respond to procedural inquiries and calls promptly and communicate shift-related equipment issues or pending exams to appropriate staff.
• Support equitable distribution of departmental workloads and participate in learning experiences for new employees and students.
• Perform quality control on assigned equipment and report issues promptly.
• Attend departmental and facility meetings and classes, complete required courses and modules on time, and participate in regulatory compliance activities.
• Follow department time and attendance guidelines, wear employee identification, and comply with the dress code.
• Assume supervisory responsibilities when appropriate in the absence of the designated supervisor.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers, communicate professionally, prepare patients, verify screening protocols, answer questions, and assess patient history, symptoms, and ability to tolerate exams.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care for newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Perform grayscale, color, and duplex imaging exams, including carotid, extremity venous and arterial, abdominal Doppler, small parts, OB/GYN, and general abdominal/body studies, as assigned.
• Perform non-invasive arterial and venous imaging evaluations using Doppler and plethysmographic techniques.
• Verify requisitions and charts for valid orders, priority dates, ordering comments, physician notes, precautions, and consent forms.
• Perform high-quality ultrasound examinations according to protocol and within appropriate timeframes.
• Assist physicians with additional imaging or biopsy procedures as needed.
• Ensure images and records are completed with patient identification and appropriate labels; complete exam charges and image documentation; store images in PACS and communicate them promptly to the radiologist or advanced practice sonographer.
• Administer contrast material as appropriate and observe patients for adverse reactions.
• As applicable, monitor and train students and residents, assist with new-staff orientation and training, participate in modality-specific QA/QC and accreditation processes, and organize or participate in conferences, seminars, and technical meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
• Paid time off, available day one.
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
• Healthcare, paid holidays, and on-site childcare are mentioned as part of the competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree