Ultrasound Technologist - Sulphur Springs Imaging PRN

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Job Description:

• Apply medical ultrasound to patients in accordance with doctor’s orders, adhering to the scope of practice defined by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and the American Society Radiologic Technologists.
• Handle the movement, setup, and operation of medical ultrasound equipment.
• Provide patient assessment information to the Radiologist as needed.
• Document procedural information in the patient's medical record, including PACS.

Responsibilities:

• Meet expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Perform a variety of high-quality ultrasound procedures with minimal supervision using diagnostic ultrasound imaging equipment.
• Document calibration procedures for individual imaging equipment.
• Coordinate, organize, plan, and make quick decisions on emergent cases; maintain efficiency and maximize productivity.
• Assist the Radiologist in invasive biopsy procedures using the Ultrasound system to pinpoint exact anatomical locations for specimen evaluation and diagnosis.
• Ensure all procedures are accurately charged and submitted for billing at the end of the day.
• Ensure the Ultrasound room is adequately supplied and check equipment and computer status for readiness, reporting any problems.
• Adapt patient assessment to accommodate unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year scanning experience in Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular, and Breast Ultrasound preferred.
• ARDMS or ARRT/Sonography certification in Abdomen required within one year.
• LRST/ARRT Radiologic Technology License preferred.
• Certification in OB/GYN or Breast preferred.
• Current BLS (American Heart Association) required.

Work Schedule:

• TBD

Work Type:

• Per Diem As Needed