Mammography​/Breast Ultrasound Sonographer

Job Description - Mammography/Breast Ultrasound Sonographer, 10K Bonus (974055)

Job Description

Mammography/Breast Ultrasound Sonographer, 10K Bonus - ( 974055 )

Description

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Works under minimal supervision with the physicians to perform two or more of the following areas MRI, CT, US, Mammography,and/or Diagnostic Imaging: exams, exam protocols, accreditation, operations, and facilitation of equipment maintenance.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

• Education
  Graduate from AMA approved school
• Licenses and Certifications (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment Upon Hire and (ARRT-R) Reg Techngst Radiography Licensed by Texas Medical Board (excluding MRI) Upon Hire or (ARRT-CT) Reg Techngst Comp Tomography Licensed by Texas Medical Board (excluding MRI) Upon Hire or (ARRT-MR) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Licensed by Texas Medical Board (excluding MRI) Upon Hire or (ARRT-M) ARRT Mammography Licensed by Texas Medical Board (excluding MRI) Upon Hire or (ARRT-BS) ARRT Breast Sonography Licensed by Texas Medical Board (excluding MRI) Upon Hire or

• Experience
  2 years related experience.

• Review physician orders for accuracy, diagnosis, sedation, and applicability to the imaging protocol. Screen patients for contrast allergies, contraindications, implants, metallic devices, foreign objects, and appropriateness that would prohibit or modify the imaging exam. Discuss findings with the radiologist including the ordering provider and/or physicist as applicable. If modification of protocol is necessary, consult with radiologist to determine appropriate, parameters, sequences, etc.
  
  Document changes as appropriate in electronic health record. Ensure other resources such as nursing, anesthesia, or rooms have been scheduled accordingly.
• Actively participates in the patient hand-off. Interviews patient (two patient identifier), and obtains medical history pertaining to procedure's and clinical criteria. Explains procedure and instructs patient on necessary requirements needed to provide diagnostic images. Answers questions/screening concerning procedures and IV contrast for relevant exams. Assists the physician as needed in performing procedures. Ensures that images and records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling.
  
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