Ultrasound Technologist - Ultrasound

Knappmed; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider in Weslaco, Texas, as an Ultrasound Technologist. This entry-level role offers a chance to excel in performing ultrasound exams, ensuring high-quality diagnostic scans, and contributing to patient care. You'll work in an award-winning hospital that values quality and compassion, providing essential healthcare services to the community. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and eager to grow your skills in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Certification in ultrasound required within 90 days of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform all ultrasound exams ensuring quality technical and diagnostic scans.
• Position patients and equipment accurately for recordings.
• Process and transmit images to PACS.

Skills

Ultrasound proficiency

Patient positioning

Image processing

Computer skills

Education

RDMS or ARRT certification

Accredited ultrasound program

BCLS certification

Job description

Join to apply for the Ultrasound Technologist - Ultrasound role at Knapp Medical Center

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 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 hospital specializes in emergency care, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, wound care, surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, critical care, and interventional radiology. It is 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. Serving Mid-Valley residents for over 60 years, it employs more than 300 physicians and 450 staff members. For more information, call 956-968-8567 or visit www.KnappMed.org.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other protected class is prohibited. Harassment of applicants or employees based on these categories is also prohibited. Know Your Rights: EEOC - Know Your Rights

Responsibilities

• Perform all ultrasound exams with proficiency, ensuring quality technical and diagnostic scans.
• Position patients and equipment appropriately, producing accurate recordings.
• Process and transmit images to PACS.

Qualifications

• RDMS (ARDMS) or ARRT certification in at least one body region required within 90 days of hire, and maintained thereafter.
• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program or current certification as above, with graduation within 90 days of hire.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Current BCLS certification required upon hire and must be maintained.
• Proficient computer skills.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Medical Practices, Hospitals and Healthcare