Ultrasound Technologist
Houston, TX
Houston, TX 77058
$30 an hour
Description
Outpatient imaging center with 3 locations (Clear Lake, Pasadena, Scarsdale) has full-time and PRN Ultrasound Tech positions available.
Job Description
A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The Ultrasound Tech is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The Ultrasound Tech is also responsible for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The Tech always maintains a high standard of medical ethics and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease and new procedures as they evolve.
Duties
Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
Analyses: sonograms, synthesize sonographic information, medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician
Coordinates work schedule with Lead Tech and/or Office Manager to assure workload coverage
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographers care
Maintains a daily log of patients seen/completes exam billing forms
Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies
Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided
Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required
Reports equipment failures to the Lead Tech and/or Office Manager
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Graduate of an approved School of Sonography.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-S or ARRT-VS) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS or RDMS-AB) or Registered Vascular Technician RVT)
Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate
Current BLS
Minimum of 2 years experience as an Ultrasound Technologist
1 year experience in vascular is preferred
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to follow established departmental procedures
Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations
Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions.
Job Description
A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The Ultrasound Tech is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The Ultrasound Tech is also responsible for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The Tech always maintains a high standard of medical ethics and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease and new procedures as they evolve.
Duties
Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
Analyses: sonograms, synthesize sonographic information, medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician
Coordinates work schedule with Lead Tech and/or Office Manager to assure workload coverage
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographers care
Maintains a daily log of patients seen/completes exam billing forms
Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies
Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided
Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required
Reports equipment failures to the Lead Tech and/or Office Manager
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Graduate of an approved School of Sonography.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-S or ARRT-VS) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS or RDMS-AB) or Registered Vascular Technician RVT)
Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate
Current BLS
Minimum of 2 years experience as an Ultrasound Technologist
1 year experience in vascular is preferred
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to follow established departmental procedures
Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations
Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions.