US, Ultrasound Technologist - Marshall Imaging - Marshall, TX

Job Description

Summary:

The Ultrasound Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The technician will handle the movement, set-up, and operation of medical ultrasound equipment, troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and archiving. The role requires flexibility to work other shifts or at other campuses, ongoing education, and maintenance of imaging competencies.

Behavioral and communication skills must align with CHRISTUS Health’s mission, values, and culture.

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS
  
  Competencies:
  
  Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
• Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects patient confidentiality and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age‑specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Performs examinations/procedures to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
• Follows PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalates any problems or issues to the PACS administrator or designated personnel.
• Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; performs appropriate follow‑up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required.

• 1 year of ultrasound scanning experience preferred.
• Basic computer experience required.

• Requires one of the following within 1 year of hire:
  • Sonography (S) by ARRT
  • Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS
• Prefers one of the following, along with the required:
  • Vascular Sonography (VS) by ARRT
  • Breast Sonography (BS) by ARRT
  • Breast (BR) RDMS by ARDMS
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS
  • Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS
• State Licensure is required if in New Mexico:
  • DMS by MIRTP NMED
• BLS required.

5 Days – 8 Hours

Full Time