Ultrasound Technologist

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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, and performing complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations. In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Ultrasonographer will 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.

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
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

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