Ultrasound Imaging Specialist — Full-Time Professional

Direct Jobs; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist in Texas to perform a wide range of imaging procedures, support other technologists, and ensure smooth patient flow. You will operate ultrasound equipment, troubleshoot, participate in QA, and adapt procedures to patient needs while adhering to hospital policies.

The role requires graduation from an accredited ultrasound program, ARRT/ARDMS credentials within 1 year, BLS, and a willingness to work various shifts and campuses as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
• BLS required
• Requires ARRT Sonography (S) or ARDMS Abdomen (AB) or ARDMS OB/GYN (OB/GYN) within 1 year of hire
• Prefers one of the following with the required: VS, BR, AE, RVT
• State Licensure is required if in New Mexico: DMS by MIRTP NMED

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
• Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager?s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
• Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and elevate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
• Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Ultrasound technology degree

ARRT Sonography (S)

ARDMS Abdomen (AB) RDMS

ARDMS OB/GYN RDMS

VS / BR / AE / RVT preferences

BLS certification

State licensure (NM) DMS

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist in Texas to perform a wide range of imaging procedures, support other technologists, and ensure smooth patient flow. You will operate ultrasound equipment, troubleshoot, participate in QA, and adapt procedures to patient needs while adhering to hospital policies.

The role requires graduation from an accredited ultrasound program, ARRT/ARDMS credentials within 1 year, BLS, and a willingness to work various shifts and campuses as needed.