Ultrasound Technologist

Job Description

Summary:

This Job will apply medical ultrasound to the patient in accordance with a doctor's order and works within the scope of practice as defined by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and American Society Radiologic Technologists. This Job must be able to handle the movement, set-up and operation of medical ultrasound equipment. The technologist must be able to handle all patients according to the needs of that patient. This Job takes direction from the Radiology Medical Director and understands patient assessment and treatment procedures as outlined by policy. The Job provides patient assessment information to the Radiologist as needed. The technologist is trained in Basic Life Support and provides when asked to do so. The Job has a responsibility to appropriately document procedural information in the patient's medical record including PACS. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values and culture.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice was built in 1999 to serve the healthcare needs of people in Alice and the surrounding communities. The hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center and is licensed for 186 beds and offers comprehensive medical and surgical services including pediatrics, obstetrics, skilled nursing, emergency and intensive care, as well as cardiac and comprehensive services. At CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice, Coastal Bend nurses can feel confident they have a place to work that will support them and help them grow professionally. The hospital has achieved the Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), recognizing hospitals which support and nurture their nurses' development.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

• Performs a variety of high-quality ultrasound procedures under minimal supervision utilizing diagnostic ultrasound imaging equipment.

• Documents calibration procedures for individual imaging equipment.

• Coordinates, organizes, plans and makes quick decisions on emergent cases; evaluates and acts to maintain efficiency and maximize productivity.

• Assists the Radiologist in performing invasive biopsy procedures using the Ultrasound system to pin point exact anatomical location(s) of a specified diseased area for specimen evaluation and diagnosis.

• Ensures that all procedures are accurately charged and sees to all charges being turned in at the end of the day for correct billing.

• Sees that the Ultrasound room is adequately supplied, checks equipment and computer status for readiness, reports any problems that could change the work flow and make sure corrective actions are taken to ensure of work flow continuity.

• Must be able to perform all tasks, as listed but not limited to nor to exclude any and all tasks as deemed necessary or recommended by the associate's immediate supervisor or manager on duty.

• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department

• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.

• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Christus Health.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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:

Varies

Work Type:

Part Time

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Req. No

176622

Job Title

Ultrasound Technologist - Radiology

Market

CHRISTUS Spohn

Category

Diagnostic Imaging

Facility

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice

Address

2500 East Main Street
Alice, TX 78332
US

Type

PART TIME