The Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional and provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The Medical Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The Medical Sonographer is also responsible for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease and new procedures as they evolve.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) preferred
- Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate
- Current Basic Life Support/CPR Certification
- Experience as defined by the institution
- Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment
- Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information
- Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records and adapt sonographic examination as necessary
- Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed
- Ability to evaluate, synthesize and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician
- Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient’s needs
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team
- Ability to follow established departmental procedures
- Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $45.00 per hour
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- ARRT Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Katy, TX 77449: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person