Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist: Impactful Imaging & Care

Delta Memorial Hospital; Dumas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Memorial Hospital is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations using specialized imaging equipment to produce high-quality images for interpretation by a board-certified Radiologist. This role emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include obtaining high-quality images, reviewing patient histories, explaining procedures, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Experience performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
• Ability to prepare patients and explain procedures.
• Familiarity with infection-control and radiation safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Obtain high-quality images.
• Review patient histories and assess relevant clinical information before examinations.
• Explain procedures to patients and answer questions regarding the examination process.
• Position and prepare patients while maintaining privacy, dignity, and comfort.
• Operate, adjust, and maintain ultrasound equipment to optimize image quality.
• Recognize and document normal and abnormal sonographic findings within the scope of practice.
• Provide preliminary technical information to interpreting physicians.
• Maintain accurate patient records, examinations documentation, and imaging records.
• Follow infection-control procedures and radiation safety principles.
• Monitor patients during procedures and respond appropriately to signs of distress or medical complications.

Skills

Abdominal ultrasound

Obstetric/gynecologic

Vascular ultrasound

Breast ultrasound

Echocardiography

Pediatric ultrasound

Musculoskeletal ultrasound

Job description

Delta Memorial Hospital is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations using specialized imaging equipment to produce high-quality images for interpretation by a board-certified Radiologist. This role emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include obtaining high-quality images, reviewing patient histories, explaining procedures, and maintaining records.