Ultrasound Tech PRN - Edinburg
About The Position
The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for daily operations of the ultrasound department, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The technologist maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve. Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or nursing departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions. Routinely works weekdays, weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on-call status when needed. Will also be subject to assigned responsibilities in other departmental areas and /or other system wide facilities as needed with departmental head approval and appropriate training and direction as may be appropriate to the task. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.
Requirements
- Currently licensed as an MRT or Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or possess the ARRT (R) (S)
- Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
- Bachelor or Associate of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Technology
- Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate
- ARDMS/ARRT (S) registry eligible and must obtain the certification within first year of hire
- Individuals currently licensed as an MRT, ARRT(R) and have at least 10 yrs. experience in Ultrasound in lieu of ARDMS
- At least one year experience in abdominal, small parts, neurosonology and OB/GYN studies
- Bilingual (English, Spanish) status
Responsibilities
- Independent operation of sonographic equipment
- Performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography
- Daily operations of the ultrasound department
- Managing patient schedule
- Equipment maintenance
- Reporting equipment failures
- Quality assessment (QA)
- Maintaining a high standard of medical ethics
- Increasing understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures
- Interacting with hospital staff and/or nursing departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts
- Identifying and assisting in the resolutions of patient care issues
- Working weekdays, weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on-call status when needed
- Assigned responsibilities in other departmental areas and/or other system wide facilities as needed with departmental head approval and appropriate training and direction
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
