Ultrasound Technologist

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500.

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Ultrasound Technologist in Harker Heights, TX.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

Your team is bigger than your department:

• Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

• Maintain effective communication with medical staff, administrative staff, nursing staff and other team members.
• Explain Ultrasound procedure to the patient and/or family member in a thorough and professional manner.
• Perform diagnostic Ultrasound procedures ascertaining appropriate imaging parameters are utilized, providing physician with a quality diagnostic procedure.
• Assist the physician in performing invasive and biopsy procedures using sterile technique.
• Enter and retrieve patient information from the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) in a proficient manner.
• Provide minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department. Seek additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary.
• Assist the organization in incorporating the guiding principles into its radiology practice.
• Ascertain the delivery of patient care is provided in a personalized, professional and quality manner.
• Ascertain that Joint Commission, local, state and federal accrediting and licensing bodies' requirements are met.
• Ascertain that the delivery of patient care is compliant with the accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Assist in the Quality Assurance / Improvement Program of Imaging Services.
• Perform quality control on equipment and notify management immediately of any potential malfunction or hazard of equipment.
• Transport patients to and from Imaging Services ascertaining that the patient is relocated without injury or incident.
• Order supplies for the division, ensuring that patient care is not interrupted.
• Prepare and maintain department paperwork, verifying accuracy of information.
• Ascertain that the delivery of patient care and billing are compliant with the accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Ascertain that patient charges are entered correctly.
• Release patient information in accordance with policies and procedures and accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Answer telephones in a courteous and professional manner within three (3) rings.
• Schedule patient examinations according to departmental procedures.
• Maintain Ultrasound procedure rooms and work area in a clean and organized manner.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Complete required education requirements to obtain ARDMS credentials. Must obtain ARDMS credentials within one (1) year of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Previous employment as an Ultrasound Technologist
• Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credentials.