Ultrasound Technologist - Ultrasound

Prime Healthcare; Weslaco, Christiansted (TX, United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an award-winning community hospital that specializes in emergency care and various medical services. As an Ultrasound Technologist, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality diagnostic imaging to support patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your skills will contribute to the well-being of the community. With a commitment to compassion and quality, this role allows you to make a real difference in patients' lives while furthering your professional growth in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Certification in ultrasound required within 90 days of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform all ultrasound exams ensuring technical and diagnostic accuracy.
• Position patients and equipment to produce quality recordings.

Skills

Ultrasound proficiency

Technical scanning

Patient positioning

Computer skills

Education

RDMS (ARDMS) certification

Graduation from accredited ultrasound program

BCLS certification

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Knapp Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Knapp Medical Center is an award-winning, not-for-profit hospital in Weslaco, Texas. With 227 beds, the community hospital specializes in emergency care, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, wound care, surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, critical care, and interventional radiology. Knapp serves as the only acute care hospital in the Mid-Valley area, as well as Weslaco's only Level III Trauma Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and Level II Newborn Nursery. Knapp has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to Mid-Valley residents for 60 years. More than 300 physicians serve on the hospital's medical staff. Knapp also serves as one of the largest employers in the Mid-Valley, employing more than 450 people. For more information, please call 956-968-8567 or visit www.KnappMed.org.

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Responsibilities

Ultrasound Technologist demonstrates competency in performing all ultrasound exams, ensuring proficiency in producing technical and diagnostic scans for interpretation. The Ultrasound Technologist positions the patient and equipment and produces appropriate recordings. The Ultrasound Technician is responsible for processing and transmission of images to PACS.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. RDMS (ARDMS) or S (ARRT) certification in at least one body or region required within 90 days of hire and maintain.
2. Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program or current certification as identified in #1 and graduation within 90 days of hire.
3. Previous experience preferred.
4. Current BCLS certificate required upon hire and maintain current.
5. Proficient computer skills.