Ultrasound Tech - Imaging

About the role

The Ultrasound Technologist performs a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, supports other imaging technologists as needed, and helps facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The technologist handles the movement, set-up, and operation of medical ultrasound equipment, demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses, and troubleshoots basic maintenance, participates in QA, and resolves issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. The role includes an expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure while adhering to and maintaining expected imaging competencies.

Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies regarding behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians.
• Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects patient confidentiality and discloses confidential information only when necessary for assigned job duties.
• Adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and developmental needs.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
• Follows PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalates any problems or issues to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
• Troubleshoots and reports equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; performs appropriate follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent.
• 1 year of ultrasound scanning experience preferred.
• Basic computer experience required.

Qualifications

• Requires one of the following within 1 year of hire:
  • Sonography (S) by ARRT
  • Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS
• Prefers one of the following, in addition to the required:
  • Vascular Sonography (VS) by ARRT
  • Breast Sonography (BS) by ARRT
  • Breast (BR) RDMS by ARDMS
  • Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS
• State Licensure is required if in New Mexico (DMS by MIRT P NMED).
• BLS required.

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Schedule

Multiple shifts available.

Work Type

Full Time