Ultrasound Tech - Per Diem

MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound imaging and provide patient care for exams ordered by physicians. The ideal candidate will have one year of ultrasound experience in a hospital setting, and will work primarily in the Main Building inpatient units with occasional rotations to other areas.

Training requires 2–3 weekdays during the period, and after training scheduling will be determined by operational needs, with shifts including weekends,

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have one year of ultrasound experience in a hospital setting.

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

Technical Skills, Accuracy, Communication and Critical Thinking

• 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,