Ultrasound Tech Non Registered - Radiology

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform medical ultrasound under physician orders, handling equipment setup and patient care. You will provide patient assessment information to Radiology, and use PACS for data storage.

The role requires BLS training and adherence to policy, culture, and core CHRISTUS Health values. Responsibilities include operating diagnostic ultrasound equipment, rotating across departments, and ensuring proper documentation and billing codes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or equivalent.
• 1 year of ultrasound scanning experience preferred.
• Basic computer experience required.
• State licensure and ARRT certifications as listed are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of diagnostic procedures using state-of-the-art imaging equipment across modalities.
• Rotates within departments and clinics for proper coverage as needed.
• Program the computer after procedures to ensure exam data is stored in PACS.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and comply with infection control standards.
• Coordinate and prioritize procedures to maintain patient care and continuity.
• Ensure accurate charges are coded and entered in the billing system.

Skills

Basic computer experience

Excellent customer service

Effective communication

Education

Ultrasound Technology degree

Job description

Summary:

This technologist will perform medical ultrasound of the patient in accordance with a physician's order and work within their scope of practice. The Ultrasound Technologist must be able to handle the movement, set-up, and operation of medical ultrasound equipment. The technologist must be able to handle all patients according to the needs of that patient and take direction from the Radiology Medical Director and understand patient assessment and treatment procedures as outlined by policy. The technologist provides patient assessment information to the Radiologist as needed. The technologist is trained in Basic Life Support and provides when asked to do so. Technologists are responsible for appropriately documenting procedural information in the patient's medical record, including PACS. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs a variety of diagnostic procedures, some of a more complex nature, utilizing state-of-the-art computerized imaging equipment in more than one (1) modality.
• Requires flexibility to work competently within assigned modalities as needed or assigned.
• Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers by coordinating and prioritizing procedures during the workday to maintain a high level of patient care and continuity.
• Possesses the ability and willingness to rotate within departments and clinics for proper coverage as needed or assigned.
• Upon completion of procedures, programs the computer to ensure completion of exam and all scan data is correctly stored in PACS.
• Ensures exam rooms are neat, clean, and adequately stocked before exams are performed and acts to ensure compliance with Infection Control standards.
• Coordinates and prioritizes procedures during the workday to maintain a high level of patient care and continuity.
• Ensures all charges are correctly coded and entered in the billing system.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Adapts 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 as outlined by State and Federal agencies, the hospital and other regulatory entities.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of CHRISTUS Health
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

Experience

• 1 year of ultrasound scanning experience preferred
• Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Prefers one of the following:
  • Sonography (S) by ARRT
  • Vascular Sonography (VS) by ARRT
  • Breast Sonography (BS) by ARRT
  • Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS
  • Breast (BR) RDMS by ARDMS
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS
  • Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS
• State Licensure required if in New Mexico
  • DMS by MIRTP NMED
• BLS required

Work Schedule

7AM - 7PM

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed