Breast Ultrasound Tech - PRN, Woodlands Breast Center

Memorial Hermann Health System; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Professional development support

Employee benefits

Job summary

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Breast Center seeks an experienced ultrasound technologist to perform breast ultrasound exams for physician diagnoses. The role requires 2+ years of breast ultrasound experience and ARRT/RDMS credentials.

The facility emphasizes patient-centered care with a focus on safety, compassion and efficiency, and offers professional development support and benefits to staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Sonography.
• Licenses/certifications: ARRT-S or ARRT-VS or RDMS or RDCS or RVT or RCIS or RCS or RCCS or ARRT-BS.
• For facilities with vascular studies, vascular registry must be obtained by month end after hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound/sonography procedures; prepares, positions and explains the exam to patients.
• Monitors and enters patient data; ensures imaging quality and accuracy.
• Conducts quality assurance on ultrasound equipment and supports accreditation efforts.
• Responds to accidents or equipment malfunctions and participates in on-call duties.

Education

ARRT-S

ARRT-VS

RDMS

RDCS

ARRT-BS

RCS

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Woodlands Outpatient Breast Center

Breast Center Hours: M-F / 7:30a-4p

RDMS-BR or ARRT-BS required

2+ years of breast ultrasound experience required

Help cover call outs and vacations

Rooted in the Woodlands for 40 years, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center has provided family- and patient-centered, trusted care to the many communities of Montgomery County, north Harris County and beyond. We regularly invest in campus expansion and renovation projects to tailor our advanced, personalized services for you and your family. Here, you can easily realize why Memorial Hermann The Woodlands is your medical center. Our welcoming campus, located at 9250 Pinecroft Drive, consists of a main hospital with 457 beds across three patient bed towers, plus four medical plaza office buildings. A team of more than 1,400 affiliated physicians - representing nearly 90 medical specialties - is supported by over 3,300 employees.

Memorial Hermann is here to support your professional development and career aspirations every step of the way.

• Make a real impact in an environment where lifting up our community, and each other, is a priority.
• Leverage continuing education assistance through Learn Well to help get you where you want to go.
• Feel supported by benefits like DailyPay, easy, on-demand access to money you've already earned.

This position performs ultrasound procedures to be used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Sonography Technology.

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required.
• One (1)the following required:
• Registered Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-S); or
• Registered Vascular Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-VS); or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; or
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; or
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
• Registered Breast Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-BS).
• For facilities performing routine vascular studies, incumbent must be registered for vascular ultrasound. Must obtain vascular registry by the end of the month following 12 months of hire/transfer date. Registry options include: ARRT (VS), CCI (RVS) and ARDMS (RVT).

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs ultrasound/sonography procedures on patients: prepares patients for the exam, explains procedure, positions patients for the exam, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images.
• Enters and monitors patient data.
• Performs quality assurance on the ultrasound equipment. May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.
• Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to department management.
• Takes emergency call within the department.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.