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Ultrasound Tech - PRN

Titus Regional Medical Center

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#BLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Diagnostic Imaging #Radiology #Ultrasound #ARDMS #ARRT #CCI #Quality Assessment #Sonography #Medical Ethics

Unknown On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 27 days ago

Location

Mount Pleasant, Texas

Quick overview

The Ultrasound Tech performs diagnostic sonographic procedures and communicates results to Radiologists. They are also responsible for laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, and ensuring patient safety.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be registered or registry eligible for ARRT, CCI, or ARDMS and hold a BLS certification. Formal sonography training or two years of experience is preferred.

professional certificatePatient CareEquipment MaintenancePatient SafetyBLSVascular SonographyDiagnostic ImagingSonographyQuality AssessmentMedical Ethics

Job description

Job

Ultrasound
Tech
Classification:
Hourly/Non-Exempt
Job
Category: 3 Technicians

Position Summary

Ultrasound Tech provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. 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 Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

Essential Functions
Performs sonographic procedures on patients in a timely manner.
Timely reports information to the Radiologist.
Cleans and maintains equipment and prepares necessary reports and maintains all required records.
Always ensures the safety of patients.
Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
On call duties required.
Reports to and depart from work on time and as scheduled.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Work Experience
Formal sonography training or two years on the job experience preferred.

Education
Registered or registry eligible for ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists), CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International), or ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography) required.
Vascular Registry preferred.
BLS (Basic Life Support) required within 30 days of hire date.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time 1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66 11-20 0-33 11-20 0-33 21-50 0-33 21-50 0-33 51-75 0-33 51-75 0-33 76-100 0-33 76-100 0-33

Movement % Time Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33 Crouch/Squat 0-33 Kneel/Crawl 0-33 Reach above Shoulder 0-33 Reach below Shoulder 0-33 Repetitive Arm 34-66 Repetitive Hand 34-66 Grasping 0-33 Squeezing 0-33 Climb Stairs None Walking Uneven 0-33 Walking Even 34-66

Environment % Time Indoors 67-100 Outdoors 0-33 Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33

Equipment % Time Motor Vehicles None Foot Pedals None Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33

Work near % Time Machinery 34-66 Electricity None Sharps 0-33 Chemicals 0-33 Fumes 0-33 Heights None

Vision Depth Perception Required < 20" Required Color Required Peripheral Required

Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR Sit 1 3 Stand 4 4.5 Walk 4 4.5