Description
Summary:
The Ultrasound Technician (Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional qualified by professional certification and clinical experience to perform ultrasound diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the Ultrasound Technician includes those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience, has demonstrated competency, and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification(s).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintains awareness of all departmental and operational policies of Altus Community Healthcare (ACH).
- Assists in the maintenance of all equipment in the department, including cleaning and QA procedures.
- Explainsthe ultrasound procedure to patients and answers any questions they may have. Maintains ultrasound equipment and areas in which the procedures take place.
- Performs high-level disinfection on endocavity probes/transducers when necessary and according
- to policy and procedure.
- Performs ultrasounds using technique that ensures the transducer (probe) captures images from
- each angle and areaassessed.
- Evaluates images forquality and ensures that images of theappropriatearea/organ/body part are
- captured.
- Present images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team.
- Maintain patient records and adds notes related to the ultrasound procedure.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular
- Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.
- At least2years of ultrasound/sonography experience.
LANGUAGE/MATH/REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation.
- Good communication skills.
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Basic computer skills
CERTIFICATE/LICENSES
- Active certification by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate.
Skills Required
- Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Technology program
- At least 2 years of ultrasound/sonography experience
- Active ARDMS certification in the appropriate specialty(ies)
- Ability to perform high-level disinfection on endocavity probes/transducers per policy
- Basic computer skills
- Good communication skills and ability to explain procedures to patients
What We Do
Altus Community Healthcare, a ZT Health Company, is the largest operator of freestanding emergency centers and micro-hospitals in Texas, with 30 locations across the state. The company is dedicated to saving lives by providing world-class, patient-centered emergency care. Their mission is to serve neighborhoods with the highest standards of medical care and compassion, utilizing cutting-edge medical technology for individualized patient attention.
