Ultrasound Tech - Per Diem

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Per diem schedule

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist for per diem shifts. You will perform ultrasound imaging and provide patient care on physician orders, with flexibility for weekends and evenings as needed.

Training period requires 2-3 weekdays of day shifts, followed by scheduling based on operational needs and state regulations limiting to 19 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved program of ultrasound technology or radiologic technology.
• No experience required with graduation from an approved program of ultrasound technology less than 24 months ago or graduation from an approved program of radiologic technology, and six months of experience as a registered radiologic technologist at MDACC.
• RDMS/ARRT/RT credentials upon hire or as noted; BLS/CPR are required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound imaging and assist in patient care per physician orders.
• Adhere to approved protocols and protocols, maintaining high-quality exams in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Properly document data into PACS, EMR and other systems; ensure accuracy and coding.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Graduation from an approved program of ultrasound technology or radiologic technology

Tools

PACS

EMR

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.

Summary

Perform Ultrasound imaging and patient care on patients with an Ultrasound exam ordered by a physician.

Ideal Candidate will have one years on Ultrasound experience in a hospital setting.

Shift / Hours

Most work will be in the Main Building inpatient units, with occasional rotations to the ACB outpatient units.

• This position requires flexibility in working hours and days, including weekends, Holidays, evening shifts, and overnight shifts. During the training period, a minimum of 2-3 weekdays (day shift) will need to be dedicated to training.
• After training, scheduling will be determined based on operational needs, with a maximum of 19 hours per week in accordance with state regulations.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Functions within professional scope of practice to provide high-quality care while working in a dynamic, complex, team-oriented, highly productive patient care environment.
• Images patients utilizing approved protocols/procedures and brings questions forward before imaging patients. Responsible for the provision of high-quality exams while working in a dynamic, complex, team-oriented, and highly productive patient care environment.
• Performs studies/procedures as outlined in the department manuals/guidelines, including routine, immediate care, portable, on-call, biopsy procedures, and intraoperative cases by applying principles of ultrasound in the execution of imaging requirements.
• Properly utilizes sterile or aseptic technique and administers contrast agents where applicable. Reviews medications and patient allergies. Follows the five rights of drug administration.
• Demonstrates the ability to address and handle patient care concerns or other problems by utilizing critical thinking to analyze and evaluate cause and affect outcomes and effectively implement solutions. Corrects problems as they arise and notifies supervisor/manager when assistance is required to do so.
• Demonstrates skills required to successfully complete clinical competencies and can function independently without direct supervision.
• Ensures that patient studies are reviewed for accuracy, coded and charged appropriately.
• Demonstrates the ability to address and handle patient care concerns, notifies the radiologist if when gross pathological findings are discovered.
• Responsible for quality assurance activities on technical equipment and collaborates with appropriate parties to resolve image quality issues.
• Communicates professionally, effectively and in a timely manner with all patient care providers, patients and guests. Practices responsible use of communication tools (whiteboard, paging systems, telephones, email, fax, etc.).
• Technical accuracy: imaging studies are appropriately imaged and error rates are minimized to appropriate established levels.
• Responsible for in depth knowledge of all routine section specific protocols/procedures. Able to perform specialized procedures/protocols with limited assistance.
• Accurately enters data into systems, (i.e., PACS, equipment systems, electronic medical record, and other computer systems).

Patient Care and Safety

• Ensures all patients are provided care in a safe environment, free of hazards. Provides full attention to the patient and the procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Age Specific Criteria in carrying out work duties and tasks.
• Correctly identifies patients using approved identifiers.
• Implements all safety and fall precautions and communicates needs with team members through effective methods. Recognizes patient distress signs, initiates and follows emergency procedures: nurse/physician, DIURT, CODE. Documents incidents, variances, unusual circumstances or patient concerns and notifies appropriate personnel as needed.
• Properly administers contrast agents, utilizes sterile or aseptic technique where applicable. Reviews medications and allergies. Follows the five rights of drug administration.
• Ensures work areas and equipment is safe, clean, organized and appropriate supplies are available for the procedures and checklists are completed (includes emergency supplies).
• During system failure, performs down time procedures and immediately reports to supervisor for reassignment of duties.
• Relays all equipment malfunctions to the DI Engineering Team, supervisor and manager with appropriate information readily available.
• Protect patients by following ALARA and Image Gently principles.

Service, Productivity and Efficiency

• Exhibits and maintains a high level of professionalism and customer service at all times.
• Maintains a respectful and professional manner at all times when interacting with patients and guests, staff, and faculty.
• Maintains high productivity levels. Actively seeks opportunities to assist in overall patient care activities in the department. This may include escorting patients from holding areas to the scanner, offering to work over when needed, and assisting peers and nursing staff.
• Effectively manages patient flow and minimizes delays by utilizing critical thinking to analyze and evaluate cause and affect outcomes and effectively implement solutions. Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to work effectively and efficiently.
• Ensures completion of all duties and conducts daily verbal hand-off communication to relief technologist at shift end.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules to cover early and late hours of operation in all locations of the department. Must be able to take rotational call including holidays if needed by the department.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Required: Graduation from an approved program of ultrasound technology or radiologic technology.

Work Experience

• Required: No experience required with graduation from an approved program of ultrasound technology less than 24 months ago or graduation from an approved program of radiologic technology. and
• Required: Six months of experience as a registered radiologic technologist at MDACC.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Med American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Upon Hire or
• Required: RT(S) - Sonography American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Upon Hire or
• Required: RT(VS) - Vascular Sonography American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Upon Hire and
• Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or
• Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire
• Preferred: RT(BS) - Breast Sonography Upon Hire and
• Preferred: CMT - Certified Mammography Tech Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) qualified. Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183662
• Employment Status: Per Diem
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 47,424
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 47,424
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 47,424
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No