Ultrasound Technologist

Midland Health • Midland, TX

20h

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist, with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of the employing health care institution or practice setting. The Ultrasound Technologist functions under his or her own license and assumes accountability and responsibility for quality of care provided to patients and their families according to the standards of practice. The Ultrasound Technologist demonstrates responsibility for continued competence in practice, and develops insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning. SHIFT & SCHEDULE: PRN All shifts Available ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Practices technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts, uses equipment and accessories consistent with the purposes for which they were designed, and employs procedures and techniques appropriately Assesses situations; exercises care, discretion, and judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of the patient. Acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognizes that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the scope of practice for the profession. The Ultrasound Technologist uses equipment and accessories, employs imaging and procedures, performs services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice, and demonstrates expertise in providing quality care to the patient, self, and other members of the healthcare team. The Radiology Career Ladder Policy Radiology Career Ladder Policy is designed to recognize professional excellence in relation to imaging. The policy outlines the process by which the employee will be evaluated to ensure that the employee is meeting minimum job level requirements to maintain their current level on the career ladder, a mechanism for the employee to advance up the ladder or for management to adjust their level down if the employee does not meet the minimum requirements for their current level. The Radiology Career Ladder Chart Radiology Career Ladder Chart gives an overview of each ladder requirements while the Radiology Career Ladder Evaluation Request Form Radiology Career Ladder Evaluation Request Form is where the employee documents achievements and obtains approval to maintain same level or advance to next level

Requirements

• Must be within the last semester of graduating or a graduate of an accredited ultrasound program and/or cross-trained from another allied health discipline.
• ARDMS registered or eligible.
• First registry must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Second registry must be obtained within the second year of employment.
• The first attempt at one of the examinations will occur within three months of graduation or employment.
• Ultrasound Technologists who obtained credentials on the basis of another license in the medical field must maintain both licenses (examples: original license requires licensure from TDH, it must be maintained. If the original license requires from ARRT, it must be obtained).
• Total Joint & Spine Center initial and annual education: 1.5 hours
• Required to complete two (2) hours of hospital provided continuing education hours upon hire and annually for Advanced Sterile Processing Certification.
• Education will focus on the handling of soiled instrumentation at the point of use and storage of instrumentation for sterile processing department pick-up

Responsibilities

• Practices technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts, uses equipment and accessories consistent with the purposes for which they were designed, and employs procedures and techniques appropriately
• Assesses situations; exercises care, discretion, and judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of the patient.
• Acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognizes that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the scope of practice for the profession.
• The Ultrasound Technologist uses equipment and accessories, employs imaging and procedures, performs services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice, and demonstrates expertise in providing quality care to the patient, self, and other members of the healthcare team.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed