Ultrasound Tech-IMAGING HOPD - ADDISON PRN

Carrollton Regional Medical Center; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional medical center in Carrollton is seeking an Ultrasound Technician for PRN shifts. This compassionate and skilled professional will operate sonographic scanners to capture images for diagnostic purposes. Key responsibilities include explaining procedures to patients, programming scanners, and evaluating image quality. Applicants should have an associate's or bachelor's degree in sonography and strong patient service skills. The role may require lifting heavy equipment and assisting radiologists with procedures.

Qualifications

• Excellent patient service and technical skills.
• Strong working knowledge of anatomy and pathology.
• Ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical stamina to lift heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Explain ultrasound procedures to patients and provide support.
• Prepare and operate sonographic scanners for imaging.
• Evaluate images for quality and assist physicians with diagnosis.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and procedure rooms.

Skills

Patient service skills

Technical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in sonography

Job description

: Ultrasound Tech-IMAGING HOPD - ADDISON PRN

Job Location

: CARROLLTON

Employee Type

: PRN

Shift

: N/A

Educational Qualification

: N/A

Experience

: N/A

Job Description

Job Description:

Ultrasound Tech

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled ultrasound technician to be responsible for operating sonographic scanners to capture images of patients' internal organs and expectant mothers' developing fetuses. The ultrasound technician may specialize or work in a broad array of specialties including obstetric and gynecological ultrasounds, and neurological, breast, heart, or abdominal sonography. You may also assist radiologists with vascular ultrasound procedure and ultrasound-guided biopsies.

To be a successful ultrasound technician, you should have excellent patient service and technical skills, as well as a strong working knowledge of anatomy and pathology. You should have strong problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

Ultrasound Technician Responsibilities:

• Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients, answering their questions, and providing support.
• Spreading the ultrasound gel on the surface of patients' bodies over the internal area to be imaged.
• Programming and adjusting the scanner for the specific procedure and ensuring the transducer captures images from every angle or section as needed.
• Deciding which still images, or sonograms, to capture and present to the Physician for diagnostic purposes.
• Evaluating the images for quality and interpreting the images to assist the Physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases.
• Presenting the images and your preliminary findings to the Physicians.
• Maintaining patients' records and medical notes on the ultrasound procedure they have undergone.
• Maintaining the ultrasound equipment and sterilizing the procedure rooms.
• Assisting Radiologists with vascular ultrasound procedures and ultrasound-guided biopsies.

Ultrasound Technician Requirements:

• An associate's or bachelor's degree in sonography.
• An industry certification to practice may be advantageous.
• The ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical stamina to lift heavy equipment and remain on your feet for long shifts.