Ultrasound Tech PRN

Location:

Baylor University Medical Center - Downtown Dallas

Shift: PRN - Variable

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:

* Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits

* Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%

* Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access

to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more

* Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Note:

Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

Reasons to join the most rewarded healthcare system in Texas include:

* Flexible work scheduling

* Career advancement/ Leadership opportunities

* Relocation assistance

* Intraoperative- dedicated OR technologists

* Various shifts available for 8, 10 or 12 hours

* Enhanced shift differential pay

* Tuition:
Fully funded bachelor's and master's degrees

* Competitive Wages and Incentives

* Cross-training across modalities

* Work in your preferred setting:
Academic Level 1 trauma center/ Community Hospital/ Pediatric Hospital/ Ambulatory and Specialty Clinics

JOB SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF

THE ROLE

* 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.

* Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.

* Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.

* 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.

* Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.

* Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.

* Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.

* Reports issues to management or appropriate department. 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.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

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

* Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.

* 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 perform tasks exclusively without need for routine oversight.

* Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.

* Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.

* Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.

* 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.

* Able to take call, if required.

QUALIFICATIONS

* EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

* 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 Sonographer (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. CCI (RVS).