Radiology Ultrasound Specialist - PRN (Hiring Immediately)

Description

Summary :

This Job will apply medical ultrasound to the patient in accordance with a

doctors order and works within the scope of practice as defined by the

Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and American Society Radiologic

Technologists. This Job must be able to handle the movement, set-up and

operation of medical ultrasound equipment. The technologist must be able to

handle all patients according to the needs of that patient. This Job takes

direction from the Radiology Medical Director and understands patient

assessment and treatment procedures as outlined by policy. The Job provides

patient assessment information to the Radiologist as needed. The technologist

is trained in Basic Life Support and provides when asked to do so. The Job has

a responsibility to appropriately document procedural information in the

patients medical record including PACS. Behavior and communication skills

must align with the organizations mission, values and culture.

The CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital, established in 1959, was the first

children’s hospital in South-Central Texas. Located downtown, this 190-plus-

bed hospital serves more than 70,000 children annually from San Antonio, South

Texas and around the world. The hospital (in partnership with Baylor College

of Medicine) is the only academic children’s hospital in San Antonio. Our

highly specialized services meet the unique medical needs of children, from

Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care to Children’s Emergency Services, the

latest treatments for deformities of the spine including titanium rib implants

and halo traction, a Heart Center, a specialized asthma program, a highly

regarded Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and growing maternal services to

include consultation, delivery, and maternal fetal medicine.

Responsibilities :

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of

Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Performs a variety of high-quality ultrasound procedures under minimal

supervision utilizing diagnostic ultrasound imaging equipment.

• Documents calibration procedures for individual imaging equipment.
• Coordinates, organizes, plans and makes quick decisions on emergent cases;

evaluates and acts to maintain efficiency and maximize productivity.

Assists the Radiologist in performing invasive biopsy procedures using the

Ultrasound system to pin point exact anatomical location(s) of a specified

diseased area for specimen evaluation and diagnosis.

Ensures that all procedures are accurately charged and sees to all charges

being turned in at the end of the day for correct billing.

Sees that the Ultrasound room is adequately supplied, checks equipment and

computer status for readiness, reports any problems that could change the work

flow and make sure corrective actions are taken to ensure of work flow

continuity.

Must be able to perform all tasks, as listed but not limited to nor to

exclude any and all tasks as deemed necessary or recommended by the

associate’s immediate supervisor or manager on duty.

Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in

a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of

patients served by the department

Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment to accommodate the unique

physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs

of each patient served.

• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Christus Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements : A. EducationSkills

A. EducationSkills

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

B. Experience

Minimum 1-year scanning experience in Abdomen, OBGYN, Vascular and Breast Ultrasound preferred

C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• ARDMS or ARRTSonography certification in Abdomen required within one year
• LRSTARRT Radiologic Technology License preferred
• Certification in OBGYN or Breast preferred
• Current BLS (American Heart Association) required

Work Schedule : Work Type :

Work Type : Per Diem As Needed

Per Diem As Needed

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