Ultrasound Technologist - Pedi MFM Clinic

CHRISTUS Health•San Marcos, TX

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs routine and advanced imaging procedures, supports other imaging technologists as needed, and helps maintain smooth and efficient patient flow. The role includes moving, setting up, and operating ultrasound equipment; troubleshooting basic maintenance and image-processing or image-archiving issues; and participating in quality assurance. The technologist is expected to remain current with education, safety practices, and technical advances within their scope of licensure, and to maintain imaging competencies established by management. The technologist works in accordance with CHRISTUS Health’s core values, policies, procedures, and standards of care. They adapt patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to patients’ individual needs, protect patient confidentiality, and collaborate with coworkers, management, and physicians to support staff development, employee engagement, and physician satisfaction. The position may require working other shifts or at other campuses as needed. The scheduled hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or an accepted and approved equivalent.
Basic computer experience required.
Within one year of hire, obtain one of the following: Sonography (S) by ARRT; Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS; or Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS.
BLS certification required.
State licensure is required if working in New Mexico: DMS by MIRTP NMED.
Obtain required certifications for the position within the designated time frame, in accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy.

Nice To Haves

One year of ultrasound scanning experience preferred.
In addition to a required credential, one of the following is preferred: Vascular Sonography (VS) by ARRT; Breast Sonography (BS) by ARRT; Breast (BR) RDMS by ARDMS; Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS; or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS.

Responsibilities

Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Demonstrate adherence to CHRISTUS Health’s core values and applicable administrative and departmental policies, including expectations for behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
Collaborate with management, coworkers, and physicians to promote staff growth, development, employee engagement, and an optimal work environment.
Provide meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians to promote physician satisfaction.
Protect patient confidentiality and disclose confidential information only as necessary to perform assigned duties.
Adapt patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to accommodate each patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and developmental needs.
Comply with applicable policies, procedures, and standards of care established by state and federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
Perform examinations and procedures as needed to support patient throughput, within the scope of the Manager’s licenses, certifications, and documented competencies.
Work other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
Ensure completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
Follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate issues to the PACS administrator or designee when needed.
Troubleshoot and report equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel, and complete appropriate follow-up.
Perform other duties as assigned.