III - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic: Northwest Campus

UnitedHealth Group•Houston, TX

1d•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist uses high-frequency sound-wave equipment to perform diagnostic imaging upon the order of a qualified provider and in accordance with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Radiology Department and clinic policies, procedures, and protocols. Depending on the assigned location, the role may involve sonography and/or vascular ultrasound. The technologist uses the designated Radiology Information System (RIS) for clerical processes and the designated Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Other technical or non-technical duties may be assigned when the supervisor determines the employee has adequate training, experience, and credentials. The role includes producing quality sonographic images, maintaining equipment and supplies, documenting and escalating equipment or image-transmission issues, following ultrasound safety and sterile-technique requirements, and communicating effectively with patients, coworkers, supervisors, radiologists, and other clinic personnel. The technologist participates in required training and maintains applicable licenses, certifications, and continuing education. The position is based at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic’s Northwest Campus in Houston.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited program.
Education sufficient to meet applicant status with the ARDMS or ARRT (S).
RDMS or RT(R)(S); must be a current applicant to ARDMS or ARRT (S) and obtain an active certification within one year of hire, or the individual will no longer meet the minimum requirements for the ultrasound technologist role.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Ability to use a computer keyboard and grasp the elements of digital image acquisition.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in a healthcare-related field.
RDMS (Ab), (OB/Gyn), or (BR).
RT(R)(S).
At least one year of clinical ultrasound experience.
PACS and RIS experience.
Bilingual or multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic sonography according to department policies, procedures, and protocols.
Apply technical principles, anatomical orientations, and knowledge of anomalies to produce optimal sonographic images.
Communicate with patients in an age-appropriate manner and provide instructions that facilitate sonographic studies.
Participate in technical quality-control measures, perform routine equipment maintenance, and report malfunctions or performance variances to the Radiology Department Supervisor or designee.
Maintain necessary supplies and document cleaning logs as applicable.
Use the RIS according to clinic and department guidelines, and document atypical conditions that could affect image quality or content for radiologist review.
Use PACS, identify image-transmission problems, and notify the Radiology Supervisor or Department Lead Tech when corrective action is beyond the technologist’s scope.
Follow ultrasound safety measures, use sterile technique when necessary, and comply with clinic safety initiatives.
Participate in clinic, department-specific, and applicable site-specific training programs; maintain applicable licenses or certifications and meet continuing-education requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, supervisors, lead technicians, radiologists, physicians, and staff from other clinic departments and locations.
Perform other technical or non-technical duties when training, experience, and credentials are deemed adequate by the supervisor.