Ultrasound Technologist

Altus Community Healthcare; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Community Healthcare is seeking an Ultrasound Technician (Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) qualified by professional certification and clinical experience to perform ultrasound diagnostic procedures. The role requires ARDMS certification and a CAAHEP-accredited program with at least two years of ultrasound experience.

The position involves maintaining equipment, following departmental policies, and presenting findings to physicians.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program accredited by CAAHEP is required.
• Active ARDMS certification in the specialty(ies) as appropriate is required.
• At least 2 years of ultrasound/sonography experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains awareness of all departmental and operational policies.
• Assists in maintenance of all equipment, including cleaning and QA procedures.
• Explainsthe ultrasound procedure to patients and answer questions; maintain equipment and areas.
• Performs high-level disinfection on endocavity probes/transducers according to policy and procedure.
• Captures images from each angle and area assessed; evaluates image quality.
• Presents images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team.
• Maintains patient records and notes related to the ultrasound procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

ARDMS certification

Good communication

Education

CAAHEP-accredited program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Summary:

The Ultrasound Technician (Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional qualified by professional certification and clinical experience to perform ultrasound diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the Ultrasound Technician includes those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience, has demonstrated competency, and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification(s).

• Maintains awareness of all departmental and operational policies of Altus Community Healthcare (ACH).
• Assists in the maintenance of all equipment in the department, including cleaning and QA procedures.
• Explainsthe ultrasound procedure to patients and answers any questions they may have. Maintains ultrasound equipment and areas in which the procedures take place.
• Performs high-level disinfection on endocavity probes/transducers when necessary and according
• to policy and procedure.
• Performs ultrasounds using technique that ensures the transducer (probe) captures images from
• each angle and areaassessed.
• Evaluates images forquality and ensures that images of theappropriatearea/organ/body part are
• captured.
• Present images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team.
• Maintain patient records and adds notes related to the ultrasound procedure.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Description

Summary:

The Ultrasound Technician (Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional qualified by professional certification and clinical experience to perform ultrasound diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the Ultrasound Technician includes those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience, has demonstrated competency, and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification(s).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains awareness of all departmental and operational policies of Altus Community Healthcare (ACH).
• Assists in the maintenance of all equipment in the department, including cleaning and QA procedures.
• Explainsthe ultrasound procedure to patients and answers any questions they may have. Maintains ultrasound equipment and areas in which the procedures take place.
• Performs high-level disinfection on endocavity probes/transducers when necessary and according
• to policy and procedure.
• Performs ultrasounds using technique that ensures the transducer (probe) captures images from
• each angle and areaassessed.
• Evaluates images forquality and ensures that images of theappropriatearea/organ/body part are
• captured.
• Present images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team.
• Maintain patient records and adds notes related to the ultrasound procedure.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular
• Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.
• At least2years of ultrasound/sonography experience.

LANGUAGE/MATH/REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation.
• Good communication skills.

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills

CERTIFICATE/LICENSES

• Active certification by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate.