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The Role
Perform diagnostic vascular sonographic examinations using ultrasonic equipment, record and update patient/test data, schedule and coordinate tests, maintain/calibrate equipment, and mentor or lead junior team members during PRN evening shifts.
Summary Generated by Built In
Under limited supervision, responsible for performing diagnostic sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment. Leads or mentors lower-level team members.
Schedule: PRN Evening 4-8 p.m
Responsibilities Operates ultrasonic equipment in various modes and techniques.
Locates, evaluates, and records pertinent anatomical, pathological, and functional data.
Schedules and coordinates tests and prepares and maintains operational logs.
Records test results and updates patient records for referring physicians.
Maintains and calibrates equipment, and orders necessary supplies.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
QualificationsAbility to instruct patients on how to properly position themselves to obtain accurate images.
Active listening and interpersonal communication and social skills; ability to sympathize and empathize with patients.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions for imaging orders.
Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
Ability to work independently or with little supervision in a team environment.
Ability to act as a team leader, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows.
Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality required.
Licenses and Certifications:
RDMS-V Registered Diagnostic Med Sonographer - Vascular Required
RVS Registered Vascular Specialist
BLS Basic Life Support- Preferred.
This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
About Us Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
- Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Skills Required
- RDMS-V Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Vascular
- RVS Registered Vascular Specialist
- BLS Basic Life Support
- Ability to perform diagnostic sonographic examinations and operate ultrasonic equipment
- Ability to instruct patients on proper positioning to obtain accurate images
- Strong active listening, interpersonal communication, and empathy with patients
- Ability to read and comprehend written imaging orders
- Ability to organize and coordinate work, handle emergent requirements timely
- Ability to work independently with little supervision and lead/mentor team members
- Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality
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UT Health San Antonio™, one of the country’s leading health sciences universities, is the leader in south/central Texas funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The university’s schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions and graduate biomedical sciences have produced more than 33,000 alumni. The $806.6 million operating budget supports four campuses in San Antonio and Laredo, and is the primary driver of its community’s $37 billion biomedical and health care industry. For more information on the many ways “We make lives better®,” visit uthealthsa.org.
