Ultrasound Sonographer, PRN

Requirements

• Works under minimal supervision with the physicians to perform ultrasound imaging exams, exam protocols, accreditation, operations, and facilitation of equipment maintenance
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition and ensures that it is properly supplied for procedures
• Demonstrates conscious effort to be good stewards of hospital resources to ensure facility financial goals are met
• Checks equipment and accessories to ensure proper working order and notifies appropriate personnel for repairs
• Responds to inquiries/calls regarding procedures in a timely manner
• Communicates problems on shift with equipment or pending exams with appropriate staff
• Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads
• Participates in a learning experience with new employees and students
• Performs quality control on assigned equipment and reports issues timely
• Attends departmental and facility meetings/classes
• Completes required courses/modules on time
• Performs pertinent duties in the best interest of patients, personnel and the facility as assigned
• Adheres to departmental time, attendance and tardiness guidelines
• Wears employee ID and follows dress code policy
• As appropriate, may assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the designated supervisor
• Participates in all regulatory compliance activities
• Verifies the patient's identification using two patient identifier as outlined in the hospital policies
• Communicates with patients clearly and in a professional manner
• Ensures proper patient preparation, verifies screening protocols, and answers questions
• Evaluates patient's history and symptoms for the procedures clinical criteria
• Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patients family (as appropriate) regarding the tests to be performed and assesses the patients ability to tolerate exam
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge, continued education and skills to provide appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric
• Performs color duplex imaging procedures to include carotid, extremity venous and arterial studies, abdominal Doppler, small parts, OB/GYN, general abdominal/body or other tests as assigned
• Performs non-invasive imaging evaluation of arteries and veins by Doppler and plethysmographic techniques
• Verifies the requisition/chart for valid written order, priority date, ordering comments, physician's notes, precautions and patient consent forms
• Performs high quality US examinations according to exam protocol in a timely manner
• Assists the physician as needed in performing additional imaging or biopsy procedures
• Ensures that images and records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling
• Utilizes technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with age specific criteria
• Completes exam charges and image documentation and forwards to radiologist in a timely manner
• Administers contrast material as appropriate, observes patients for adverse reactions

Benefits

• PPO medical plan
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer