ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST

StrideCare • Sugar Land, TX

12d

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist independently operates sonographic equipment and performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures to assist in diagnosis or provide scans for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. The role takes a patient-centered approach and provides services within professional standards and a high level of medical ethics. The position requires RVT or RVS certification.

Requirements

• RVT or RVS certification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality work within deadlines, with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Contribute effectively as a team member on assignments.
• Work independently while communicating and coordinating efforts with employees and organizations.
• Perform clinical assessments and diagnostic sonography examinations, including venous reflux and arterial ultrasound examinations.
• Screen patients for precautions or contraindications before examinations.
• Obtain and review examination requisitions, including requested procedures, clinical history, patient condition, and special requirements.
• Apply cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures to anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information and images.
• Use independent judgment during sonographic examinations to differentiate normal from pathological findings.
• Initiate additional ultrasound imaging procedures independently to facilitate optimal diagnostic results.
• Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and 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 safe practices for patients.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and adequate supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed