TECH - ULTRASOUND (STUDENT) PRN

Texoma Medical Center; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX seeks a Student-Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to operate ultrasound equipment and report results. You will undergo competency training for up to 60 days with a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, then manage daily ultrasound operations, patient scheduling, and QA.

Invasive procedure assistance and equipment maintenance are part of duties. The role requires enrollment in a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, experience in abdominal/Ob/Gyn, and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and complete within six months.
• At least one year of didactic and clinical experience in abdominal, small parts and Ob/Gyn studies.
• Must be ARDMS Abdominal and/or Ob-Gyn; or ARRT certified in Sonography within six months of graduation. BLS must be completed during new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Operate the independent operation of sonographic equipment and perform diagnostic examinations.
• Communicate results of ultrasound studies to the requesting clinician.
• Oversee daily operations of the ultrasound department, schedule, and equipment maintenance.
• Assist in invasive procedures as needed and report equipment failures.

Skills

Independent decision making

Work under stress

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

ARDMS Abdominal/Ob-Gyn or ARRT Sonography within 6 months

BLS Healthcare Provider

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

QA/QC procedures

Job description

Responsibilities

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Student-Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The Student-Diagnostic Medical Sonographer will be required to undergo a competency training for a period not to exceed 60 days. During this period the student tech will be given 1 on 1 training with a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. Upon completion of this competency training and after being signed off by the registered technologist, the student technologist will be responsible for daily operations of the ultrasound department, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). Performs duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures for the demonstration/evaluation of general, obstetrical, vascular, and small parts imaging. Assists in invasive procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program and complete the program within six (6) months
• At least one (1) year of didactic, as well as clinical experience in abdominal, small parts and Ob/Gyn studies.
• Must be either ARDMS Abdominal and/or Ob-Gyn; or ARRT certified in Sonography within six (6) months of graduation. BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines must be completed during new hire orientation prior to working in a clinical setting. All registries and certifications must be kept current
• Must be capable of making independent decisions, work under stress at times, and have good interpersonal skills.

EEO Statement

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