ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST

StrideCare•Arlington, TX

11d

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist independently operates sonographic equipment and performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures to assist with diagnosis or to provide scans for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. The role takes a patient-centered approach and provides services in accordance with professional standards and a high level of medical ethics. The technologist performs clinical assessments and diagnostic sonography examinations, including venous reflux and arterial ultrasound examinations. They screen patients for precautions or contraindications, review examination requisitions and relevant clinical information, adapt procedures to anatomical and diagnostic information, and use independent judgment to distinguish normal from pathologic findings. The technologist analyzes sonograms alongside medical history, communicates findings to the appropriate physician, and provides an oral or written summary of technical findings to the interpreting physician. The position also involves maintaining a clean and orderly work area, promoting patient safety, maintaining ultrasound equipment and supplies, collaborating and communicating with colleagues and other organizations, and completing other duties as assigned. Travel is required.

Requirements

Must be RVT or RVS certified.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
Manual dexterity to operate office equipment, including computers, phones, and fax machines.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally.
Visual acuity to perform tasks involving computer screens and paper documents.
Ability to move around the office to access files, office machinery, and other equipment.
Willingness to travel; travel is required.

Responsibilities

Perform quality work within deadlines, with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
Work effectively as a team contributor and coordinate work with colleagues and other organizations.
Perform clinical assessments and diagnostic sonography examinations, including venous reflux and arterial ultrasound examinations.
Screen patients for examination precautions or contraindications.
Obtain and review examination requisitions and relevant clinical history, patient condition, and special requirements.
Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record findings and adapt procedures to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic, and imaging information.
Use independent judgment during sonographic examinations to differentiate normal from pathologic findings.
Initiate additional ultrasound imaging procedures when appropriate to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
Analyze sonograms and synthesize sonographic information with medical history; communicate findings to the appropriate physician.
Provide the interpreting physician with an oral or written summary of technical findings.
Maintain an orderly and clean work area and promote good safety habits for patients.
Maintain ultrasound equipment and adequate supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.