Ultrasound Technologist

Baylor Scott & White Health; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Ultrasound Technologist to join their dedicated team. This role involves performing a variety of ultrasound procedures, ensuring high-quality imaging, and collaborating closely with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in sonographic techniques and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient confidentiality and safety. With a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and the community.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Wellness and fitness programs

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Must meet qualifications for two specialties: Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, or musculoskeletal.
• Knowledge of laws regarding patient confidentiality and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Performs various ultrasound procedures and correlates results with clinical history.
• Prepares patients and explains procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding.

Skills

Sonographic methods

Infection control procedures

Patient communication

Anatomy and physiology knowledge

Education

Graduation from an Accredited Program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

PACS

EMR systems

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Rowlett, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Multispecialty Sonographer
Job Summary
The Multispecialty Sonographer performs basic to advanced ultrasound services. These may include abdominal, Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal, and small parts. This position examines the patient's clinical history to identify the examination's purpose. It frames the clinical questions the examination aims to answer and expands the examination as needed.
Essential Functions of the Role
Performs various specialty ultrasound procedures using different equipment and techniques. Makes necessary measurements for accurate and high-quality interpretation results.
Identifies and defines abnormalities specific to the procedure. Extends the examination scope appropriately, deviating from standard techniques when necessary. Correlates other diagnostic test results with anatomy and function. Utilizes appropriate protection measures during procedures.
May assist physicians in procedure and operating rooms by performing ultrasound studies. This aids in complex procedures and decreases risk factors.
Prepares patients for procedures and obtains clinical history, including physical findings and lab data. Adapts imaging techniques for comprehensive exams to avoid errors. Explains the purpose of the ultrasound examination to the patient and answers questions.
Imaging team members must follow policies, procedures, and workflows. These include PACS, EMR, image exchange systems, modality worklist integrity, record management, and BioMed services.
Records statistics and performs daily maintenance of the ultrasound Lab and its equipment, reporting all malfunctions as appropriate.
Acts as a resource to team members, physicians and students regarding equipment, techniques, procedures, and studies to optimize patient care.
Works closely with ultrasound team members to ensure quality processes and follow protocols. Assists with unit or organization accreditation activities as delegated.
Implements protocols as new technology evolves, ensures implementation and adherence to system standards.
Assures operation of equipment by performing quality checks following manufacturer’s recommendations and troubleshooting equipment as required.
Key Success Factors
Must be familiar with approved clinical protocols for each type of ultrasound examination to be performed.
Must meet all qualifications for any two of these specialties: Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal, or small parts. Work at least 25% of the time in the second modality. Pediatric and adult scopes are separate specialties by certification.
Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic methods, instrumentation, and techniques.
Knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology for each different specialty.
Knowledge of proper infection control, including precautionary procedures.
Knowledge of relevant laws regarding patient confidentiality and privacy.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with healthcare providers, including other sonographers, physicians, and nurses.
Skilled in the utilization of computers and medical equipment.
Able to serve as trainer by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
Able to take call, if required.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Fetal Echocardiography (FE)/Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSK)/Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)/Reg Dig Card Son-Adult Echo (RDCS-AE)/Ped.Echocardiography (PE) (RDCS-PE)/Reg Diag Medical Sonographer (RDMS)/Reg Diag Med Sono-Abdomen (AB) (RDMS-AB)/Reg Diag Med Sono-Breast (BR) (RDMS-BR)/Reg Diag Med Sono-OB/GYN (OB) (RDMS-OB)/RDMS-Pediatric Sonography (PS) (RDMS-PS)/Registered Vascular Tech (RVT)
ARDMS in (AB) or (OB) or RVT (ARDMS): Must have 2 years of related Multispecialty Experience and
Must have TWO of the following in separate specialties:
ARDMS – RDMS: AB, BR, OB/GYN, PS/ARDMS – RDCS: AE, FE, PE/ARDMS – RVT/ARDSM – RMSKS/ARRT – S, VS, BS.
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Baylor Scott & White Health Job ID #25007497.

About Baylor Scott & White Health

As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance
• Discount program