Ultrasound Technologist - PRN - STAT Specialty Hospital

Altus Community Healthcare; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Community Healthcare in Eagle Pass, Texas is seeking an Ultrasound Technician (Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) qualified by certification and experience to perform diagnostic procedures. The role includes maintaining equipment, explaining procedures to patients, and evaluating images for quality.

The ideal candidate should be a graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program with at least 2 years of experience and active ARDMS certification. Strong communication skills and basic computer skills are also required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
• At least 2 years of ultrasound/sonography experience.
• Active ARDMS certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of departmental policies.
• Assist in maintaining equipment and QA procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients and address their questions.
• Evaluate images for quality and ensure capturing the right areas.
• Present preliminary findings to physicians.
• Maintain patient records related to the procedure.

Skills

Ultrasound procedures

Equipment maintenance

Patient communication

Image evaluation

Basic computer skills

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

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 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 add notes related to the ultrasound procedure.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).


• At least 2 years of ultrasound/sonography experience.


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


• 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 and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized situation.


• Good communication skills.


• Basic computer skills.