Ultrasound Tech PRN + On-Call

USMD Hospital at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Arlington is seeking an Ultrasound Technician for a PRN + On-Call position. The successful candidate will operate ultrasound equipment, ensuring high diagnostic quality while collaborating with a medical team. The role requires specific qualifications in sonography and offers an opportunity to work across multiple locations in the Dallas Fort Worth area.

Qualifications

• Experience with OB/GYN exams.
• CME compliant and BLS certified.
• ARDMS certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently operating ultrasound equipment.
• Reviewing and communicating findings effectively.
• Maintaining high imaging department standards.

Skills

Proficient in obstetrical ultrasound

Communication with patients and staff

Quality control and troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Associates degree in Ultrasound program

Job description

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Job Purpose: An ultrasound technician is a professional individual trained in an academic and clinical environment by an accredited institution that prepares students for national registry. The scope of practice includes procedures, acts and processes permitted by law for which the individual has received training and experience, has demonstrated competency and has completed ARDMS certification which is the standard of practice in ultrasound.

Minimum Requirements

Job Experience: Experience with OB/GYN exams; Proficient in obstetrical ultrasound and GYN exams (both abdominal and transvaginal)

Education/License: Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or other health-related degree is desirable. Associate degree or graduate from an Ultrasound program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).Current certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in specialties that is appropriate. Must be CME compliant and BLS certified. An experienced technologist is preferred but not required.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Independently operating ultrasound equipment to produce images that are of diagnostic quality evaluating the acquired images and communicating findings with a radiologist(s) and/or medical professional(s).
• Expected to effectively work with the USMD imaging team by managing the ultrasound schedule, report equipment failures, perform appropriate QA procedures, and practicing a high level of medical ethics.
• These procedures will be scheduled at multiple USMD locations across the Dallas Fort Worth area, primarily performed at our imaging centers and clinic locations in Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Mid-Cities, Denton and Las Colinas. These locations are subject to change as the organization grows.
• Facilitates diagnostic results by obtaining, reviewing, and bringing together pertinent patient history, physical examination and supporting clinical data.
• Comforts patients by explaining procedures; assisting patient in proper positioning. If bilingual, act as translator to assist patients and others that may have a need.
• Ensures test results by selecting transducer, making equipment adjustments according to nature of test, depth of field and other specifications of test. Conducts test procedures by moving transducer by hand over specified area of body, monitoring movement on display screen.
• Ensures the ultrasound images produced, stored and reported are of high diagnostic quality. Maintains equipment and software by following operating instructions; performing quality control checks of sonographic equipment; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance procedures; backing up computer software and data; calling for repairs and information technology support.
• Maintains quality results by establishing, following, and enforcing imaging department standards.
• Enhances sonography and company reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Scanning as needed.
• Conducts themselves in a professional and courteous manner at all times with coworkers, patients, physicians, vendors, and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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