Multicredentialed Sonographer

Direct Jobs; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Multi-modality Sonographer to perform abdominal, Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal, and small parts ultrasound. The role requires interpreting patient history to guide the examination and expand scope as needed.

You will work with the ultrasound team to ensure quality processes, assist in procedures, maintain equipment, and support accreditation activities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited ultrasound program or 2+ years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
• 3+ years of experience as a multi-credential sonographer.
• Experience with Echocardiograms and/Treadmill Stress Testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform multiple modality ultrasound procedures (abdominal, Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal, small parts).
• Identify and define abnormalities; extend examination scope as needed and correlate with other tests.
• Assist physicians in procedures and ORs; prepare patients and obtain clinical history.
• Record statistics and maintain the ultrasound lab and equipment; report malfunctions.
• Serve as a resource to staff, physicians, and students on equipment, techniques, and studies.
• Maintain quality processes and adherence to protocols; support accreditation activities.
• Implement new protocols as technology evolves and ensure system standards.
• Ensure equipment operation through quality checks and troubleshooting.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Clinical history interpretation

Infection control

Team collaboration

Equipment maintenance

Education

Accredited ultrasound program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well‑being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not‑for‑profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job Summary

The Multi‑modality Sonographer performs basic to advanced ultrasound services. These may include abdominal, Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal, and small parts. This position examines the patient's clinical history to identify the examination's purpose. It frames the clinical questions the examination should answer and expands the examination as needed.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Perform multiple modality ultrasound procedures using various equipment and techniques. Make necessary measurements for accurate, high‑quality results.
• Identify and define abnormalities specific to the procedure, extend the examination scope appropriately, deviate from standard techniques when necessary, correlate other diagnostic test results with anatomy and function, and utilize appropriate protection measures during procedures.
• May assist physicians in procedure and operating rooms by performing ultrasound studies, aiding in complex procedures to decrease risk factors.
• Prepare patients for procedures and obtain clinical history, including physical findings and lab data. Fit imaging techniques for comprehensive exams to avoid errors. Explain the purpose of the ultrasound examination to the patient and answer questions.
• Record statistics and perform daily maintenance of the ultrasound lab and its equipment, reporting all malfunctions as appropriate.
• Act as a resource to other staff, physicians, and students regarding equipment, techniques, procedures and studies to optimize patient care.
• Work closely with the ultrasound team to ensure quality processes and adherence to protocols. Assist with unit or organization accreditation activities as delegated.
• Implement protocols as new technology evolves, and ensure implementation and adherence to system standards.
• Assure operation of equipment by performing quality checks following manufacturer's recommendations and troubleshooting equipment as required.

Key Success Factors

• Must be familiar with approved clinical protocols for each type of ultrasound examination to be performed.
• Must meet all qualifications for any two of these modalities: Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal, or small parts. Work a minimum of 25% of the time in the second modality. Pediatric and adult scopes are studied as separate specialties by certification.
• Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic methods, instrumentation and techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology for each different specialty.
• Knowledge of proper infection control, including precautionary procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant laws regarding patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with healthcare providers, including other sonographers, physicians and nurses.
• Skilled in the utilization of computers and medical equipment.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Grad of an accredited program or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
• 3+ years of experience as a Multi‑credential Sonographer.
• 3+ years of experience with Echocardiograms.
• 3+ years of experience with Treadmill Stress Testing.

Certification / License / Registration

• Must have two of the following: Adv Cardiac Sonographer (ACS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS), Registered Vascular Tech (RVT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.