Ultrasonographer II - Full Time, Days

Ultrasonographer II

Our Radiology department is looking for top skilled Sonographer? Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery, 6020 W. Parker Road, Plano Texas 75093

Work hours: Full Time, 40 hours; 7:00am - 5:30pm; Option to work 5 days a week or 4 days a week

Department Highlights

• Flexible schedule

• Excellent work/life balance

• Active Unit Practice Council (UBC) to be sure employee's needs are met

Close-knit team with engaged Medical Director

What You Will Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent required

• Graduate of an MA approved/accredited Ultraound Program preferred

• Associate's Degree Technology preferred

• 2 years of clinical experience in a hospital radiology unit preferred

• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Sonography and one additional modality upon hire required and

• ARDMS - American Registery for Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers (must have two certifications) upon hire preferred

• Other RVT or VT(RVS) as one modality if performing vascular sonography upon hire required

• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required

What You Will Do

• Explain procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to and during exam.

• Perform complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations.

• Adjust technique parameters appropriately for age related factors

• Produces quality Echocardiogram, Stress Echocardiogram, Transesophageal Echocardiogram, and/or Vascular studies following department policies and procedures, as well as IAC standards

• Employs relevant guidelines set forth by ASE and SDMS, including scope of practice. www.svunet.org, www.sdms.org, www.intersocietal.org/echo.

• Recognizes normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology relevant to adult echocardiography. Adult echocardiography includes, but not limited to, transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE), transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), stress echocardiogram (treadmill and pharmacological) and echocardiogram with echo enhancing agents.

• Recognizes normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology relevant to vascular ultrasound. Vascular ultrasound may include but not limited to, upper extremity arterial (UEA), upper extremity venous (UEV), lower extremity arterial (LEA), lower extremity venous (LEV), carotid (CAS), abdominal aortic (AA), ABI/segmental pressure, venous reflux, and vein mapping. Work in tandem with staff to ensure laser images are placed on CD from modalityor, PACSare printed, or Ambra as needed.

Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery is an 18-bed physician-owned hospital serving the people of Collin, Dallas, and Denton counties. The hospital is an award-winning facility that offers a wide range of services including robotic surgery, spine surgery, joint replacement surgery, orthopedic surgery, gynecological surgery, urological surgery, ENT surgery as well as spinal injections, outpatient GI procedures and advanced imaging studies.
Designed with a boutique hotel in mind, patients enjoy a more comfortable setting than what is typically offered in a large, full-service traditional hospital. From up-close parking to room service meals prepared by a culinary trained chef, our entire hospital staff provides compassionate care that is focused on you and your family. Accredited by The Joint Commission and focused on your care and comfort, Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery strives to engage you in all aspects of care and support a culture of caring and healing.
As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we're one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch, and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Ultrasonographer

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.

• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

• Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we've won and more.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org

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