Ultrasound Technologist

#REF! • Fort Worth, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ultrasound Technologist Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Position Highlights Are you looking for a rewarding career away from the big city? We’re looking for a Ultrasonographer like you to join our Texas Health family. Position Highlights Work location\: Texas Health Southwest Work environment\: Radiology Ultrasound Services Work hours\: Full-Time 36 Hours - 3-12's, Friday-Sunday, 11\:30am-midnight. At Texas Health Southwest, we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 262-bed, full-service hospital that has served southwest Ft, Worth since 1987. If you are looking for surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy and adult critical care we’ve got it. Plus we’re a certified Heat attack center. And talk about award winning. Texas Health Southwest is Magnet-designated, a designated UnitedHealth Premium Surgical Spine specialty center and has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the AARC. As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care (required)
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Sonography (required) OR ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers (required), must have 2 certifications upon hire AND Other RVT or VT(RVS) as one modality if performing vascular sonography (required)

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of AMA approved/accredited Ultrasound Program (preferred)
• Associate Degree (preferred)
• 2 years clinical experience in hospital radiology setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• A Texas Health Ultrasonographer II is responsible for explaining procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to and during exam
• imaging correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols
• performing complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
• assist radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
• correctly send and transfer images to PACS
• work in tandem with staff to ensure laser images from modality or PACS are printed as needed
• operate, care for and maintain equipment
• prepare room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)
• handle patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees