UltrasoundVascular Technologist II - Days -Full-Time

At Houston Methodist the Ultrasound / VascularTechnologist II position is an experienced Technologist whocompletes a variety of routine to highly complex diagnosticUltrasound procedures to include common and special ultrasoundexams of high difficulty including vascular ultrasound exams.

Thisposition is a member of the direct patient care team and is fullycompetent in all aspects of ultrasound exams. TheUltrasound / Vascular Technologist II position serves as a mentor toUltrasound Technologist I and students by utilizing skills andknowledge to help train and educate others.

This position worksindependently by exercising sound judgment and executing aboveaverage clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures andpatient care situations.

The Ultrasound / Vascular Technologist IIposition provides direct assistance to physicians with alldiagnostic and special ultrasound procedures.

This positiondelivers exceptional patient care and adheres to ultrasound examstandards and guidelines established by governing agencies toensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

PEOPLE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Promotes apositive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focusedwork unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimaldepartment results.

Collaborates with all members of the patientcare team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patientcare information and data in a comprehensivemanner.

• Guides and mentorsUltrasound Technologist I and students to help build confidence inskills knowledge and abilities. Uses peertopeer accountabilitytowards department goals for retention and employeeengagement
• Facilitatesopen professional (verbal nonverbal written) communication toachieve mutual understanding role modeling by example.

Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolutionis clear and professional providing the highest quality serviceduring every customer and patientencounter.

SERVICEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performsdiagnostic ultrasound procedures to include common and specialultrasound exams. Also able to perform vascular ultrasound exams.

Ultrasound exams use highfrequency sound waves to captureimages.

Proactivelyassesses identifies and responds to the needs of the patient foradjustment or intervention to optimize patient care image qualityand patient experience.

This includes : positioning physiologyprocedure preparation and technical factors. Modifies technicalfactors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizescomplications and limitations associated with certainprocedures.

• Providesdirect assistance to physicians during diagnostic procedures orspecial ultrasound procedures including assisting with steriletechnique.
• Providesaccurate explanations and instructions to patients and familymembers at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and nonverbalskills terminology andlanguage.

QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Followssafety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly.Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures regularlypractices aseptic techniques and ensures compliance with infectioncontrol procedures.

Complies with job role department and hospitalsafety standards practices andpolicies.

Identifiesopportunities for corrective action and process improvementproviding recommendations and contributes to meeting department andhospital targets for quality and safety.

Reports near misses andinputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safetyreporting system to improve processes and identify trends.

Utilizescritical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patientreactions (i.e. contrast media and medications) or potentialoutcomes asappropriate.

Ensures allimaging equipment has had quality control (QC) performed asrequired and is in safe working order prior to use.

Reports anymalfunctions to management and regularly practices preventativemaintenance procedures; calls for service ifneeded.

Assists withimplementation and education of department based safety initiativesand standards ofpractice.

FINANCE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Provides accurateand complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges atthe time service isdelivered.
• Uses resourcesefficiently; does not waste supplies. Selfmotivated toindependently manage time effectively and prioritize dailytasks.

GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Activelyparticipates in special projects department initiatives or sharedgovernance activities and seeks opportunities to expand learningwith a focus on continual development.

Completes and updates theindividual development plan (IDP) on an ongoingbasis.

Fosters a positiveand constructive teaching environment by engaging students andcoworkers (Ultrasound Technologist I) in learning opportunitiesthat are valuable and in alignment with businessobjectives.

This job description isnot intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also performother reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

Graduateof education program approved by the credentialing body for therequired credential(s) indicated below in the CertificationsLicenses and Registrationssection.

WORKEXPERIENCE

Three yearsexperience as a UltrasoundTechnologist

LICENSESAND CERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED

• RDMSOB RegisteredDiagnostic Medical Sonographer OB / GYN (ARDMS) OR
• RDMSAB RegisteredDiagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen (ARDMS) OR
• RDMSBR RegisteredDiagnostic Medical Sonographer Breast (ARDMS) Breast (BR)credential earned prior to June 30 2010 will be accepted asreferenced in American College of Radiology guidelines OR
• ARRTSON RadiologicTechnologist Sonography (ARRT) AND
• ARRTVS RadiologicTechnologist Vascular Sonography (ARRT) within 18 months OR
• RVS Registered VascularSpecialist (CCI) within 18 months OR
• RVT Registered VascularTechnologist (ARDMS) within 18 months AND
• BLS Basic Life Support(AHA)

KNOWLEDGESKILLS ANDABILITIES

• Demonstrates theskills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assignedjob determined through ongoing skills competency assessments andperformanceevaluations
• Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
• Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples
• Ability to workindependently; capable of handling challenging / difficultdiagnostic procedures and patient care situations.

Demonstratessound judgment and executes above average clinicalskills.

• Possesses basiccomputer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to includeHospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software tomaintain patient and examdocuments.
• Exhibits stronginterpersonal and team player skills with all levels of thehealthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer serviceto all patients visitors physicians andcoworkers.
• Adapts tomultiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision includingorganizing work flow and actively participating inproblemsolving.

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

WORKATTIRE

• UniformNo
• Scrubs Yes
• Businessprofessional No
• Other (department approved)Yes

ONCALL*

• Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.
• On Call*Yes

TRAVEL

Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment

• May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan areaYes
• May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan areaYes

CompanyProfile :

Houston Methodist CypressHospital scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025 will beHouston Methodists ninth hospital and will incorporate the mostadvanced technology available from the day the doors open.

With 100beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in theheart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor the hospital will beequipped with technologically advanced innovations implementedduring COVID many of them designed to make patient communicationwith physicians staff and families the very best and most effectivein any health care facility.

Even though the hospital wont be fullyoperational until 2025 we have several services and specialtiesopening in 2024.

Houston Methodist is an equalopportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled personsand veterans.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.

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