Ultrasound Technologist

Overview

Join our team as a PRN, Ultrasound Technologist in Harker Heights, TX.

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better  

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.  

• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.  

• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.  

Get to Know Your Team:  

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic Ultrasound procedures ascertaining appropriate imaging parameters are utilized, providing physician with a quality diagnostic procedure.
• Explains Ultrasound procedure to the patient and/or family member in a thorough and professional manner.
• Assists the physician in performing invasive and biopsy procedures using sterile technique.
• Provides minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department. Seeks additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary.
• Transports patients to and from Imaging Services ascertaining that the patient is relocated without injury or incident.
• Maintains effective communication with medical staff, administrative staff, nursing staff and other team members.
• Performs quality control on equipment and notifies management immediately of any potential malfunction or hazard of equipment.
• Maintains Ultrasound procedure rooms and work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Ascertains that the delivery of patient care and billing are compliant with the accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Enters and retrieves patient information from the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) in a proficient manner.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Complete required education requirements to obtain ARDMS credentials.
• Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) preferred with Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credentials.  Must obtain ARDMS credentials within one (1) year of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association.
• Demonstrated ability to operate medical equipment including MRI imaging equipment, contrast power injector, Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS), stretchers, wheel chairs, etc.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Previous employment as an Ultrasound Technologist