Ultrasonographer II

Ultrasonographer II Part Time/ Days

Texas Health Arlington’s Radiology Ultrasound department is looking for top skilled Ultrasonographer II’s. Is that you?

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Work location: Texas Health Arlington: 800 W Randol Mill Road Arlington, TX 76012

Work hours: Part Time (24 Hour) Day Shifts; Saturday/Sunday 7a-7p, weekdays as needed with rotating call every 5-6 weeks

Department highlights:

• Team based environment

• Workplace culture 2 nd to none

• We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance

• Highly engaged management

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, a 369-bed acute-care, full-service medical center has been serving Arlington and the surrounding communities since 1958. Hospital services include comprehensive cardiac care, women’s services, neurosciences, cancer services, orthopedics, emergency services and an advanced imaging center. Texas Health Arlington Memorial has over 1,600 employees, 250 volunteers and 630 physicians on its medical staff. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence. For more information, visit TexasHealth.org/Arlington.

Here’s What You Need

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

• Other Graduate of an AMA approved / accredited Ultrasound Program preferred

• Associate's Degree preferred

Experience

• 2 years clinical experience in a hospital radiology preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required And

• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Sonography and one additional modality upon hire required Or

• ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers must have 2 certifications upon hire required And

• Other RVT or VT(RVS) as one modality if performing vascular sonography upon hire required

What You Will Do

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

• Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to and during exam.

• Images correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols.

• Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations.

• Adjusts ultrasound parameters appropriately for quality images.

• Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Adjusts technical parameters to optimize image.

• Operates, cares for and maintains equipment.

• Applies proper knowledge of instrumentation, probe selection and cognitive sonographic skills.

• Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction.

• Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards.

Patient Care

• Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies).

• Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures.

• Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID.

• Obtains patient history.

• Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging.

Professional Accountability and Partnership

• Maintains ARDMS, CME credits and CPR yearly or when applicable (ARRT and CMRT if applicable).

• Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email routinely.

• Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement.

• Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary.

• Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Ultrasonographer II

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

• At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make us a great place to work.

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org . #LI-TC2

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