Ultrasound Sonographer- PRN- JPS Main

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sonographer/Ultrasound Tech PRN performs ultrasound procedures to patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment. The Sonographer/Ultrasound Tech PRN specializes in diagnostic sonography procedures and possesses a technical expertise. The position provides assistance to support ancillary personnel.

Requirements

Associate degree in Sonography or a related field, certification from an CAAHEP accredited Ultrasound school, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved educational program accredited by JRCERT., or equivalent.
Current Registration with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in Ultrasound within the first 12 months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment is required.
Graduate of a JCERT approved school of Radiologic Sciences Program.

Nice To Haves

Certified by the State of Texas as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT).
Associate degree in Radiologic Sciences.

Responsibilities

Performs procedures as ordered to obtain sonographic images according to department protocols.
Screens and interviews each patient using designated clinical assessment forms to record information.
Performs ultrasound procedures to include properly positioning and/or immobilizing patients on exam table, uses appropriate probes and equipment for the exam, observes patient during scans and monitors and reviews video display making the appropriate adjustments to improve picture quality and/or audibility.
Reviews, manipulates, and evaluates images to determine satisfactory diagnostic picture quality and audible sounds.
Organizes and accurately performs the individual steps in the sonographic procedures in the proper sequence.
Understands and uses PACS, EMR, and other software related to job responsibilities.
Performs and documents quality control on equipment according to manufacture guidelines or department protocols; recognizes and takes action for abnormal results.
Reports equipment problems and/or failures to Bio-Med and Manager.
Prepares exam room and equipment by following proper cleaning and disinfecting guidelines.
Ensures a safe and clean environment with all the necessary supplies needed to perform studies and procedures in the exam room.
Maintains yearly competency training, mandatory District education, professional certification, State licensure, and education requirements throughout employment.