Ultrasound Technologist

Altus Community Healthcare; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Community Healthcare is seeking an Ultrasound Technician (Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) in Livingston, Texas. The role involves performing ultrasound diagnostic procedures, evaluating image quality, and presenting findings to the healthcare team. Qualified candidates must have completed a CAAHEP-accredited program and possess ARDMS certification.

Applicants should have at least two years of experience in ultrasound/sonography and strong communication skills. The position requires maintaining patient records and ensuring the quality of equipment used for procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of ultrasound/sonography experience.
• Active ARDMS certification in appropriate specialties.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound diagnostic procedures and maintain equipment.
• Evaluate image quality and present preliminary findings to physicians.
• Maintain patient records and perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Ability to present information

Education

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Overview

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.
• Explains the 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 area assessed.
• Evaluates images for quality and ensures that images of the appropriate area/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.

Qualifications

• 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 least two years of ultrasound/sonography experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and 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.
• Basic computer skills.
• Active certification by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate.