Ultrasound Technician (19942)

Company: University of Texas Medical Branch
Location: Galveston
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: To provide patient care utilizing technical skills in the independent operation of ultrasound equipment for diagnostic and evaluation purposes, as well as to communicate findings to the Radiologist ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: ? Practices proper entries and records on Radiology Information System and Hospital Information System. ? Prepares patient for ultrasound procedure by accurately assessing patient?s needs and providing patient education. (See attached age-specific addendum) ? Operates ultrasound equipment for data acquisition, reconstruction of images, documentation of images, and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images. ? Prepares patient?s images for interpretation by radiologist in accordance with accepted protocols. ? Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity. ? Practices safety measures in ultrasound and Environment of Care. ? Participates in research projects. ? Instructs students on clinical ultrasonography skills. ? Applies the profession?s code of ethics in all aspects of practice. ? Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure ? Helps keep ultrasound equipment in appropriate operating condition. ? Maintains examination rooms and work areas. May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others. MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS: ? Performs related duties as required. REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program, ARDMS registered,--and two years ultrasound experience, PREFERRED: Associated degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and ARDMS registered. UTMB HealthCare Systems (HCSS) strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or veteran status. HCSS takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. HCSS is the official internal float pool for clinical and non-clinical services for UTMB and its associated facilities in Galveston and the surrounding areas.

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