Supp Ultrasound Tech - Vacation Coverage - Full-time / Part-time

Supp Ultrasound Tech - Vacation CoverageOPID Breast Center SouthwestJob DescriptionThis position performs ultrasound procedures to be used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology or Sonography Technology.

License/Certification:

• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required.

One of the following required:

• Registered Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• (ARRT-S); or
• Registered Vascular Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-VS); or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; or
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; or
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Experience/ Knowledge/ Skills:

• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Performs ultrasound / sonography procedures on patients: Prepares patients for the exam, explains procedure, positions patients for the exam, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images .
• Enters and monitors patient data.
• Performs quality assurance on the ultrasound equipment. May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.
• Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to department management.
• Takes emergency call within the department.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/CompetenciesAbility to Maintain Composure, Adaptability, Approved Program of Study - Radiologic Technology, Approved Program of Study - Sonography, CR-American Registry of Radiological Technology (Sonography) - ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists), CR-American Registry of Radiological Technology (Vascular Sonography) - ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists), CR-Registered Cardiac Sonographer - CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International), CR-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International), CR-Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Abdomen - ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers), CR-Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers), CR-Registered Vascular Specialist - CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International), CR-Registered Vascular Technologist - ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) - ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers), English, Equipment Understanding, Interpersonal Sensitivity, Resolving Conflicts, Resourcefulness, Self Improvement Orientation, Working Autonomously, Years of ExperienceApproved Program of Study (Required)CR-American Registry of Radiological Technology (Sonography) - ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists), CR-Registered Cardiac Sonographer - CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International), CR-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International), CR-Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer - CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International), CR-Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers), CR-Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers), CR-Registered Vascular Specialist - CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International), CR-Registered Vascular Technologist - ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) - ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers), NC-Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) - Various