Ultrasound Technologist, PRN Rotating

EL PASO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION • El Paso, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs a wide range of ultrasound procedures on patients of varying ages and completes the associated tasks and responsibilities needed to manage patient care while patients are in the department for procedures. The technologist also assists with developing and monitoring department-specific systems and coordinating activities that improve the quality of patient care in Diagnostic Imaging Services.

Requirements

• Senior student or graduate of an accredited Ultrasound program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Possesses critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of an Ultrasound Technologist.
• Ability to use computers for documentation purposes.
• New graduates must complete registry within 6 months of hire date.
• Sonographers must be certified at the required program level at the time of the respective department inspection by the American College of Radiology (ACR) or at the onset of accreditation renewal; recent graduates are excepted.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience performing a wide variety of ultrasound procedures under the supervision of a physician or registered Sonographer.
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Sonography (S) / Vascular Sonography (VS) registration, or registry eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of ultrasound procedures on patients of varying ages.
• Complete associated tasks and responsibilities necessary to manage patient care while patients are in the department for procedures.
• Assist in developing and monitoring department-specific systems.
• Coordinate activities that improve the quality of patient care in Diagnostic Imaging Services.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree