Ultrasound Tech-RADIOLOGY PRN Rotative

Carrollton Regional Medical Center; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional medical center in Carrollton seeks a compassionate and skilled ultrasound technician to operate sonographic scanners for capturing images of patients' internal organs and expectant mothers. The ideal candidate will specialize in obstetric and gynecological ultrasounds among other specialties. Responsibilities include explaining procedures, maintaining equipment, and assisting radiologists. Applicants should have a degree in sonography and excellent patient service skills. This role is crucial for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of anatomy and pathology.
• Ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical stamina to lift heavy equipment and remain on your feet for long shifts.
• Physical stamina to lift equipment and stand for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Explain the ultrasound procedure to patients and provide support.
• Spread ultrasound gel on patients' bodies.
• Program and adjust the scanner for specific procedures.
• Capture and present diagnostic images to the Physician.
• Evaluate images for quality and provide findings to Physicians.
• Maintain patients' records and ultrasound equipment.

Skills

Excellent patient service

Technical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Time management

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in sonography

Tools

Ultrasound scanners

Job description

: Ultrasound Tech-RADIOLOGY PRN Rotative

Job Location

: CARROLLTON

Employee Type

: PRN

Shift

: Rotative

Educational Qualification

: N/A

Experience

: N/A

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.