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Surgery Partners Careers•McKinney, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs the full range of diagnostic Ultrasound procedures under the indirect supervision of the Radiologist, following established protocols. The role involves assisting physicians with invasive US biopsy procedures, evaluating ultrasound images, and providing accurate documentation. The technologist will communicate findings to the Radiologist, utilize imaging support equipment, maintain inventory, and ensure exam rooms are orderly and safe. A key aspect of the role is explaining procedures to patients to alleviate anxiety and operating the RIS system for orders and charges. The position requires superior interpersonal skills, reporting hazardous conditions, attending safety training, and maintaining equipment. Competency in all Ultrasound procedures is essential, and assistance in other Imaging department areas may be required. A high level of respect and courtesy towards patients, families, visitors, and colleagues is expected. The role also includes operating and maintaining high-level disinfection of probes via Trophon.

Requirements

Technologists must be registered and in good standing with the ARDMS with credentialing in physics, vascular and abdominal preferred.
Maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.

Nice To Haves

credentialing in physics, vascular and abdominal preferred

Responsibilities

Performs the full range of diagnostic Ultrasound procedures as per the established Radiologist protocols.
Assist physicians with invasive US biopsy procedures.
Performs and evaluates ultrasound images exams providing accurate documentation and images of procedure(s) results.
Communicates pertinent information to the Radiologist regarding the procedure & findings.
Demonstrates competence in utilizing all imaging support equipment to include transducers, multi-format cameras, printers, RIS and PACS system.
Maintains inventory of all required procedure supplies.
Maintains exams room in an orderly and safe condition.
Comprehensively explains the ultrasound process and procedure to the patient and answers any questions the patient has regarding the procedure to alleviate any patient anxiety.
Accurately operates all functions of the RIS system to include entering orders and charging of all procedures.
Displays superior interpersonal skills with patients and peers.
Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor.
Attends all required safety training programs and describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
Maintains proper working condition of all equipment; promptly reports any equipment variances or malfunctions to the supervisor.
Maintains competencies in all Ultrasound procedures.
Assists in other areas of the Imaging department when not performing Ultrasound procedures.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous hospital environment.
Operate and maintain high level disinfection of all probes via Trophon.