Ultrasound Technologist PRN Weekends

Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Fort Worth Southwest; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Tarrant County Southwest in Fort Worth seeks a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures and support physician diagnosis in a LTAC setting.

The role requires clear patient communication, precise imaging, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure accurate testing and documentation.

This full-time position offers stable hours and the opportunity to contribute to patient recovery in a specialized LTAC environment.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary graduate of accredited Ultrasound or Radiologic Tech program is required.
• Associate’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Radiologic Technology is preferred.
• ARDMS or ARRT – Sonography or equivalent credential upon hire or within facility timeframe is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasonic diagnostic procedures of specified body areas and position patients for imaging.
• Explain procedures to patients and/or family to ensure cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Develop films using automatic processing and deliver to Radiologist for interpretation.
• Prepare or clean patient rooms, stock supplies, and maintain a clean working environment.
• Assist physicians with procedures by scanning patient and marking puncture sites as requested.
• Schedule patients and ensure timely service.
• Maintain patient information and filing of reports/films to ensure accurate records.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment with regular cleaning/testing and report malfunctions.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal communication

Good attendance

Education

Ultrasound/Radiologic Tech program

Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Radiologic Technology

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Tarrant County Southwest is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.

Job Summary

Produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recording of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions

• Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures of specified body areas by properly positioning patients and locating/scanning areas for interpretation as directed by the physician or radiologist.
• Explains procedures to patients and/or family members ensuring cooperation and optimum test results and to reduce anxiety.
• Develops film using automatic film processing equipment and assembles all necessary patient information (i.e., history and past films/records). Delivers to Radiologist/Physician for interpretation/review following established procedures.
• Prepares or cleans patient rooms by changing linens, stocking supplies, wiping off tables and cleaning equipment, ensuring an efficient and clean working environment.
• Assist physicians with such procedures as needle biopsies, renal biopsies, etc. by scanning patient, marking patient’s body, and determining angle of puncture as requested.
• Schedules patients as needed and ensures patients receive adequate service.
• Maintains patient information by purging or updating patient film jackets and/or filing reports or film files to ensure accurate patient records.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment by performing scheduled cleanings/tests and documents results. Contacts service personnel and notifies supervision of malfunctioning equipment.
• Performs other related duties as directed to support the achievement of established goals and objectives.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel:
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Interpersonal communication skills to effectively instruct patients and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) graduate of an accredited Ultrasound or Radiologic Technology program (required)
• Associate’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Radiologic Technology (preferred)

Licenses / Certifications

• (S) ARDMS or ARRT – Sonography or equivalent credential (RDMS or CCI) Upon Hire or within facility-specified timeframe (required)

Experience

• 1+ years clinical experience in diagnostic ultrasound imaging (preferred)
• Prior experience in a hospital or acute care setting (preferred)