Ultrasound Tech

CommonSpirit Health•College Station, TX

18d

About The Position

The Sonographer uses advanced sonographic equipment to produce diagnostic images of blood, organs, tissues, bodily masses, and unborn fetuses. The role involves directly interacting with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, preparing patients for scans, operating and adjusting equipment, and positioning patients to obtain clear images. The Sonographer monitors patient safety and comfort, selects and examines images for pathologies, and presents preliminary findings to physicians. The position provides a positive patient-care experience through customer service and professional interactions with patients, families, and internal and external customers. It produces ultrasound images for General, OB/GYN, and Vascular procedures; assesses patient information and the appropriateness and medical necessity of procedures; evaluates peripheral vascular disease using appropriate anatomic, hemodynamic, and physiologic procedures; records and reports test results; and prepares accurate patient records and written reports for physician review, interpretation, and signature.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Sonography program.
Basic Life Support (CPR) within 14 days.
One of the following credentials: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen, Breast, Fetal Echo, Neurosonology, OB/GYN, or Pediatric Sono; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer; or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, Fetal Echo, or Pediatric Echo.
Excellent patient service and communication skills.
Sharp eyesight and meticulous attention to detail.
Strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Other Allied Health or Radiologic Technology.

Responsibilities

Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, and prepare them for scans.
Operate sonographic equipment, adjust settings, and position patients to obtain clear diagnostic images.
Monitor patients to ensure their safety and comfort.
Select and examine images for pathologies and present preliminary findings to physicians.
Provide a positive patient-care experience using customer service techniques and professional interactions.
Produce quality ultrasound images for General, OB/GYN, and Vascular procedures.
Assess patient condition and information, determine the appropriateness of procedures, and establish medical necessity.
Evaluate patients for the presence, absence, severity, and location of peripheral vascular disease by selecting appropriate procedures, including duplex scanning, plethysmography, Doppler ultrasound, pressure measurements, and active or passive hyperemic challenge.
Record test results and report results to the physician upon completion of testing.
Document and prepare patient records for physician review and interpretation, including selecting, recording, and cross-referencing significant or representative studies.
Prepare complete and accurate written reports for subsequent review and signature.