Lead Ultrasound Vascular Technologist

About the role

The Lead Ultrasound Vascular Technologist position at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is responsible for performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures, including vascular ultrasounds, and providing direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic procedures. The role requires a minimum of four years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist, with preference given to candidates demonstrating leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures, including vascular ultrasounds, and provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic procedures.
• Assists with sterile technique during diagnostic procedures.
• Absolutely assesses, identifies, and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality, and patient experience.
• Serves as a liaison between team members, management, and physicians, resolving routine matters for the shift and modality.
• Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology, and language.

Requirements

• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
• Four years’ experience as an Ultrasound Technologist. Preference given to candidates with three years’ experience and leadership abilities.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills.
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.

Qualifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
• One of the following certifications: RDMS-OB - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - OB/GYN (ARDMS); RDMS-AB - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen (ARDMS); RDMS-BR - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast (ARDMS); ARRT-SON - Radiologic Technologist - Sonography (ARRT) RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI)

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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