Ultrasound Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation seeks an experienced Ultrasound Technician to prepare patients for obstetric and gynecologic exams, and perform OB/GYN ultrasound imaging as directed by physicians.

You will follow HIPAA policies, support Tenet's compliance program, and ensure safety by maintaining equipment, cleaning rooms, ordering supplies, and assisting with other clinical tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nuclear medicine and registered or registry eligible as Ultrasound Technician.
• High school diploma/GED and completion of approved Ultrasound Tech program.
• 3 years of experience in OBGYN setting and knowledge of patient care methods, procedures, and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and perform obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound exams as directed by the physician.
• Explain exam procedures to patient and assist with patient positioning.
• Maintain and clean ultrasound equipment and room; monitor inventory and supplies.
• Handle physician requests promptly and assist with other clinical functions as directed.

Skills

OBGYN experience

Patient positioning

HIPAA compliance

Education

Graduate of nuclear medicine ultrasound tech program (registered or registry eligible)

High school diploma / GED + approved Ultrasound Tech program

Tools

Ultrasound imaging equipment

Job description

Prepare patients for examination and performs obstetric and gynecological ultrasound exams as directed by the physicians.

Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.

Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.

Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.

Understands and practices proper operation of ultrasound imaging equipment by evidence of observation and / or image documentation.

Explains exam procedures to patient, instruct and assist patient into position for exam.

Performs obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound exams as directed by the physician.

Implements safety procedures for patients, self and staff.

Mantains and clean ultrasound equipment and room

Orders supplies and monitor inventory

Handle physician requests in a timely manner and assist with other clinical functions as directed.

Education:

• Required: Graduate of an approved school of nuclear medicine and registered or registry eligible as Ultrasound Technician.
• High school diploma/GED and Completion of approved Ultrasound Tech program

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in OBGYN setting and knowledge of patient care methods, procedures, and techniques.

Certification:

• Required: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers certification, OBGYN Certification and Fetal Echocardiography Certification. CPR certification required.
• Preferred: CLEAR Certification for Cervical Length. NTQR Certification for Nuchal Translucency/Nasal bone

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