Ultrasound Technologist - Tyler
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Summary: This Job will apply medical ultrasound to
the patient in accordance with a doctor's order and works within
the scope of practice as defined by the Society of Diagnostic
Medical Sonography and American Society Radiologic Technologists.
This Job must be able to handle the movement, set-up and operation
of medical ultrasound equipment. The technologist must be able to
handle all patients according to the needs of that patient. This
Job takes direction from the Radiology Medical Director and
understands patient assessment and treatment procedures as outlined
by policy. The Job provides patient assessment information to the
Radiologist as needed. The technologist is trained in Basic Life
Support and provides when asked to do so. The Job has a
responsibility to appropriately document procedural information in
the patient's medical record including PACS. Behavior and
communication skills must align with the organizations mission,
values and culture. Responsibilities: --- Meets expectations of the
applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders. --- Performs a variety of
high-quality ultrasound procedures under minimal supervision
utilizing diagnostic ultrasound imaging equipment. --- Documents
calibration procedures for individual imaging equipment. ---
Coordinates, organizes, plans and makes quick decisions on emergent
cases; evaluates and acts to maintain efficiency and maximize
productivity. --- Assists the Radiologist in performing invasive
biopsy procedures using the Ultrasound system to pin point exact
anatomical location(s) of a specified diseased area for specimen
evaluation and diagnosis. --- Ensures that all procedures are
accurately charged and sees to all charges being turned in at the
end of the day for correct billing. --- Sees that the Ultrasound
room is adequately supplied, checks equipment and computer status
for readiness, reports any problems that could change the work flow
and make sure corrective actions are taken to ensure of work flow
continuity. --- Must be able to perform all tasks, as listed but
not limited to nor to exclude any and all tasks as deemed necessary
or recommended by the associate's immediate supervisor or manager
on duty. --- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient
care responsibilities in a manner that meets the
population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by
the department --- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment
to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age
specific and other developmental needs of each patient served. ---
Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Christus Health. ---
Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Graduate of an
accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and
approved equivalent required Minimum 1-year scanning experience in
Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular and Breast Ultrasound preferred ARDMS or
ARRT/Sonography certification in Abdomen required within one year
LRST/ARRT Radiologic Technology License preferred Certification in
OB/GYN or Breast preferred Current BLS (American Heart Association)
required Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law -
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