What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Sonographer II - Neurology position at UTHealth Houston Careers?
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
We are hiring immediately for a Medical Sonographer II to join the UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Department of Neurology in Houston, Texas 77030. The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Medical Sonographer in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred. Experience with Epic and Care4/Cerner is a plus.
RVT and TCD (Transcranial Doppler) experience are highly preferred. The position supports the Department of Neurology.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Operates ultrasound equipment and performs a variety of technical procedures to produce images for patient diagnosis.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Operates ultrasound equipment and records results. Adjusts parameters on equipment, and reviews calibrations to assure that scans are reproducible under similar conditions.
- Assists with research activities.
- Performs basic maintenance on equipment to assure proper working conditions.
- May participate in diagnosis process to access maternal and fetal well-being.
- Assists with research activities by collecting data and participating in research projects.
- Demonstrates the use of ultrasound equipment and techniques to assist with the education of students, nurses, residents, patients, and physicians.
- Attend continuing education seminars to stay abreast of technological advances in ultrasound and antenatal testing.
- Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Minimum Education:
- Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology or its equivalent.
- Associate Degree preferred.
Minimum Experience:
Two years experience in diagnostic ultrasound.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
