Weekend Ultrasound Tech - Waco, TX, United States - Baylor Scott & White Health

    Baylor Scott & White Health
    Baylor Scott & White Health Waco, TX, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description

    Hours:
    weekends Saturday, Sunday , Monday 9a-9pm
    Immediate access to time off benefits
    Our magnet-awarded facilities include teaching hospitals and offer career growth.
    Reasons to join the most rewarded healthcare system in Texas include:
    Flexible work scheduling
    Relocation assistance
    Various shifts available for 8, 10 or 12 hours
    Enhanced shift differential pay
    Fully funded bachelor's and master's degrees
    Cross-training across modalities
    Academic Level 1 trauma center/ Community Hospital/ Pediatric Hospital/ Ambulatory and Specialty Clinics

    JOB SUMMARYThe Ultrasound Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs ultrasound procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

    Performs high quality ultrasound procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.

    Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.

    Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques.
    Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
    Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.
    Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
    Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.

    Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.

    Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

    Able to perform high quality ultrasound procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.

    Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.

    Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.

    Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.

    CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - ARRT-BS Breast Sonography (ARRT-BS), ARRT-S Sonography (ARRT-S), Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSK), Reg Diag Med Sono-Abdomen (AB) (RDMS-AB), Reg Diag Med Sono-Breast (BR) (RDMS-BR), Reg Diag Med Sono-OB/GYN (OB) (RDMS-OB), Registered Vascular Sonographe (RVS), Registered Vascular Tech (RVT): Registered in one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ARDMS (OB/GYN) or (AB) or (BR) or (MSK) or (RVT) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT(S) or (BS) OR the Cardio Credentialing Intl.