Ultrasound Tech

St. Joseph Hospital - College Station•College Station, TX

19d•$30 - $45

About The Position

The Ultrasound Tech utilizes sonographic equipment to produce detailed images of blood vessels, organs, tissues, bodily masses, and unborn fetuses to support diagnosis and prenatal care. The role involves direct patient interaction, explaining procedures, answering questions, preparing patients for scans, and supporting their safety and comfort. The sonographer operates and adjusts equipment and patient positioning to obtain diagnostic images, selects and examines images for pathologies, and presents preliminary findings to physicians. The position produces ultrasound images for General, OB/GYN, and Vascular procedures. It also includes evaluating patients for peripheral vascular disease using appropriate anatomic, hemodynamic, and physiologic procedures; recording test results; documenting patient records; and preparing complete written reports for physician review and signature. The role emphasizes patient and family service, professionalism, technical proficiency, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Sonography program.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification 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

Use customer service techniques to provide a positive care experience for patients and their families.
Act professionally with internal and external customers, supporting a patient-focused working environment.
Produce quality ultrasound images for General, OB/GYN, and Vascular procedures.
Assess patient condition and information to determine procedure appropriateness and establish medical necessity.
Evaluate patients for the presence, absence, severity, and location of peripheral vascular disease using 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 a complete and accurate written report for subsequent review and signature.
Explain procedures, answer patient questions, and prepare patients for scans.
Operate sonographic equipment, adjust settings and patient positioning to obtain clear diagnostic images, and monitor patient safety and comfort.
Select and examine images for pathologies and present preliminary findings to physicians.