Ultrasound Technologist
Harker Heights, Texas
Employer: Ardent Health Services
Industry: Imaging
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Overview
You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500.
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Ultrasound Technologist in Harker Heights, TX.
Fulfilling your purpose begins here:
People First, Always . Here's how we take care of our people:
Your team is bigger than your department:
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Preferred Job Requirements:
You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500.
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Ultrasound Technologist in Harker Heights, TX.
Fulfilling your purpose begins here:
People First, Always . Here's how we take care of our people:
- Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more .
Your team is bigger than your department:
- Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more.
- We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.
Responsibilities
- Maintain effective communication with medical staff, administrative staff, nursing staff and other team members.
- Explain Ultrasound procedure to the patient and/or family member in a thorough and professional manner.
- Perform diagnostic Ultrasound procedures ascertaining appropriate imaging parameters are utilized, providing physician with a quality diagnostic procedure.
- Assist the physician in performing invasive and biopsy procedures using sterile technique.
- Enter and retrieve patient information from the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) in a proficient manner.
- Provide minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department. Seek additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary.
- Assist the organization in incorporating the guiding principles into its radiology practice.
- Ascertain the delivery of patient care is provided in a personalized, professional and quality manner.
- Ascertain that Joint Commission, local, state and federal accrediting and licensing bodies' requirements are met.
- Ascertain that the delivery of patient care is compliant with the accrediting and regulatory agencies.
- Assist in the Quality Assurance / Improvement Program of Imaging Services.
- Perform quality control on equipment and notify management immediately of any potential malfunction or hazard of equipment.
- Transport patients to and from Imaging Services ascertaining that the patient is relocated without injury or incident.
- Order supplies for the division, ensuring that patient care is not interrupted.
- Prepare and maintain department paperwork, verifying accuracy of information.
- Ascertain that the delivery of patient care and billing are compliant with the accrediting and regulatory agencies.
- Ascertain that patient charges are entered correctly.
- Release patient information in accordance with policies and procedures and accrediting and regulatory agencies.
- Answer telephones in a courteous and professional manner within three (3) rings.
- Schedule patient examinations according to departmental procedures.
- Maintain Ultrasound procedure rooms and work area in a clean and organized manner.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Complete required education requirements to obtain ARDMS credentials. Must obtain ARDMS credentials within one (1) year of employment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Previous employment as an Ultrasound Technologist
- Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credentials.
Created: 2024-09-08
Reference: 106859
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Harker Heights
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