Sonographer

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sonographer to join their dynamic team in Houston. This role involves performing ultrasound examinations, ensuring equipment functionality, and providing exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive atmosphere, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare community. If you're passionate about patient care and looking to advance your career, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Free Premium Membership to Care.com

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

Matching Retirement Programs

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Active certification by ARDMS or ARRT is required.
• Good alpha/numeric dexterity and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound exams under departmental protocols.
• Ensure equipment is operational and maintain infection control standards.
• Communicate findings to physicians and ensure patient comfort.

Skills

Ultrasound Imaging

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

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• Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center* is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and CHI St. Luke’s Health. Located in the Texas Medical Center, the hospital is the home of the Texas Heart Institute, a cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD. The hospital was the first facility in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award five consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke’s also has three community emergency centers offering adult and pediatric care for the Greater Houston area.
• CHI St. Luke’s Health*, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, has been serving our community since 1954. Operating 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. We proudly provide a vast array of services that help us keep our community safe and healthy.
  
  

*Overview*

• Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center* is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and CHI St. Luke’s Health. Located in the Texas Medical Center, the hospital is the home of the Texas Heart Institute, a cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD. The hospital was the first facility in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award five consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke’s also has three community emergency centers offering adult and pediatric care for the Greater Houston area.
• CHI St. Luke’s Health*, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, has been serving our community since 1954. Operating 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. We proudly provide a vast array of services that help us keep our community safe and healthy.
  
  

*We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:*

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and dependent adults
• Care for Caregivers: Resilience Through Adversity is a series of sessions designed to help caregivers build their resilience and advance their mental well-being during these difficult times
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs
  
  

*Responsibilities*

*Position Responsibilities*

• Performs ultrasound exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of the Medical Director
• Prepares equipment ensuring that it is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards
• Problem-solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative or CES regarding equipment problems
• Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance are performed before/during/ after each procedure, and that special precautions and measures are performed to ensure infection control standards
• Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained
• Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedure
• Demonstrates competency in PACS process and Performs the daily QA process
• Actively Participates with patient testing, performing routine, non-routine, urgent, and emergent patient exams.
• Communicates with Patient Transportation, Nursing Units, Physician Offices, and other diagnostic areas to ensure that the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth, efficient and safe manner
• Performs portable examinations (when applicable) at the bedside to ensure patient safety as well as provide immediate diagnostic testing when needed
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to Accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
• Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information with medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, emotional and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographers care
• Assists with the daily operations of the ultrasound suite
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
• Maintains a daily log of patient’s seen/ completes exam-billing forms
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and Maintains adequate supplies
• Participates in the maintenance of the ultrasound accreditation
  
  

*Qualifications*

Education And Licensure

• Associate’s Degree preferred
• Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or ARRT;
• BLS certification
  
  

Experience

• Previous experience preferred
  
  

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Good alpha/numeric dexterity and handwriting skills
• Interpersonal skills for communication with patients, visitors, physicians and other hospital personnel.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills
  
  

*Pay Range*

$44.00 - $44.00 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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