Ultrasound Technologist - Imaging Ultrasound

CHRISTUS Health•Tyler, TX

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs routine and advanced imaging procedures, supports other imaging technologists as needed, and helps maintain smooth and efficient patient flow. The role involves moving, setting up, and operating ultrasound equipment; troubleshooting basic maintenance and image-processing or image-archiving issues; participating in quality assurance; and keeping current with education, safety practices, and technical advances within the scope of licensure. The technologist maintains imaging competencies, follows organizational policies and standards, and communicates in alignment with CHRISTUS Health’s mission, values, and culture. The position requires flexibility to work other shifts or at other campuses as needed. It is scheduled for five eight-hour days and is full-time.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or an accepted and approved equivalent.
Basic computer experience.
Within one year of hire, obtain one of the following: Sonography (S) by ARRT; Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS; or Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS.
BLS certification.
State licensure is required if working in New Mexico.

Nice To Haves

One year of ultrasound scanning experience.
Along with a required certification, one of the following is preferred: Vascular Sonography (VS) by ARRT; Breast Sonography (BS) by ARRT; Breast (BR) RDMS by ARDMS; Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS; or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and advanced imaging examinations and procedures within the scope of competencies and assist with patient throughput.
Support other imaging technologists and promote smooth, efficient patient flow.
Move, set up, and operate medical ultrasound equipment.
Troubleshoot basic equipment maintenance and image-processing or image-archiving issues, participate in quality assurance, and report equipment malfunctions with appropriate follow-up.
Ensure completed examinations are scanned and stored correctly in PACS; follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate issues when needed.
Work other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
Maintain imaging competencies and participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within the scope of licensure.
Follow applicable organizational, departmental, regulatory, and standards-of-care requirements, including confidentiality and professional conduct.
Adapt patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and developmental needs.
Collaborate with management, coworkers, and physicians to support staff development, employee engagement, an optimal work environment, and physician satisfaction.
Perform other duties as assigned.