Ultrasound Technologist - $25-36 per hour

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life insurance

Job summary

Baptist Health System in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic sonography and contribute to patient care across age groups.

The role requires ARDMS/ARRT certification or equivalent and BLS within 60 days of hire, plus 2–5 years of diagnostic sonography experience. You will work in a fast-paced clinical setting with emphasis on image quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• 2-5 years in Diagnostic Sonography.
• Must be ARDMS or ARRT registered; BLS required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality diagnostic sonographs by operating appropriate sonographic equipment.
• Evaluates images for technical quality and records procedures.
• Maintains aseptic techniques and knowledge of venipuncture.
• Prepares and administers contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Provides instruction and precepting for students/other healthcare professionals.

Education

Graduate of a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Associate degree

Job description

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in San Antonio, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in San Antonio, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

TheUltrasound Technologistperforms basic diagnostic ultrasound procedures, as requested by a licensed physician. Exercises professional judgment in providing health care services, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly. May be multi-credentialed in the area of sonography.

General Functions

• Produces high quality diagnostic sonographs, by selecting and operating appropriate sonographic equipment
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification and procedure is recorded, assists practitioner with sonography, and uses high frequency sound waves for the purpose of diagnostic images
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary, understands methods of venipuncture and other sterile techniques in agreement with state statues and/or where institutional policy permits,
• Prepares, identifies and/or administers contrast media as prescribed by a license's practitioner.
• Assists with amnio procedure biopsies if required.

Department/Business Unit Functions

• Provides communications to patients for instructions and history in order to obtain desired results, by gaining cooperation and minimizing anxiety
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical safety and psychological needs of the patient during procedures
• Positions patients to best demonstrate anatomical areas of interest as requested, by respecting patient's ability, comfort and safety
• Participates in the acquisition and dissemination of the patient's history in order to evaluate and facilitate diagnostic results.
• Implements protective measures to prevent patient injury due to thermal, electrical, mechanical, laser, chemical and radiation sources
• Provides interpreting physician oral or written summary of technical findings.
• Provides practical instruction, evaluation and precepting for students and/or other healthcare professionals
• Assumes responsibility for assigned areas, quality control of equipment and reports equipment malfunction
• Initiates anecdotal, incident, contrast agent variance and accident reports in a timely manner
• Demonstrates knowledge in hazards involved in the use of soundwaves and if precautionary measures
• Processes and files films as needed using RIS and PAC's
• Schedules and transports patients as needed
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Graduate of a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Associate degree

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

2-5 years in Diagnostic Sonography

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

Must be registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or the American Registry of Radiology Technologist in Sonography (ARRT).

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR)

Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX Job ID #2603026128. Posted job title: Ultrasound Tech

Benefits

• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Life insurance