Medical Sonographer - Austin, TX, United States - Baylor Scott & White Health

Description

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Austin, Texas.
Ultrasound Technologist
~ Discipline:
Allied Health Professional

~ Shift: 8 hours

~ Employment Type:
Staff

BSW Health Austin Oak Hill Medical Center Ultrasound Tech
PRN- Needs are for Weekdays
Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. Our magnet-awarded facilities include teaching hospitals and offer career growth.
Our thriving diverse culture promotes self-care and work-life balance .

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

The 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.

Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.

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 - Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

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.

Ultrasound Tech
About Baylor Scott & White Health

As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves.

It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth.

Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care.

Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans.

Holiday Pay
~ 401k retirement plan
~ Employee assistance programs
~ Medical benefits
~ Dental benefits
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