Ultrasound Technologist - $27-45 per hour - Stability Direct : Job Details

Stability Direct is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Texarkana, Arkansas.

• Specialty:Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline:Allied Health Professional
• Start Date:ASAP
• Duration:Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:8 hours
• Employment Type:Staff

Stability Directis proud to partner with one of the leading not-for-profit health systems. They provide care to the communities across Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico.Texarkana, TXis located in Bowie County and shares the border with its twin city in Arkansas. The are mostly popular for the arts and culture, food and drink, and wildlife. And where else can you see a Federal Courthouse that straddles two states?

Summary:

TheRegistered Ultrasound technologistwill apply medical ultrasound to the patient in accordance with a doctor's 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 patient's medical record including PACS. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values and culture.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

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

Experience

• Minimum 1-year scanning experience in Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular and Breast Ultrasound preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• ARDMS or ARRT/Sonography certification in Abdomen required within one year
• LRST/ARRT Radiologic Technology License preferred
• Certification in OB/GYN or Breast preferred
• BLS required

Stability Direct Job ID #5356. Posted job title: Ultrasound Technologist

Stability Direct, Stability Healthcare's boutique permanent placement division was formed in 2022 with a mission of becoming a service leader in the industry. In a very short period of time, we have become the staffing partner of choice for award-winning and reputable health systems across the country including Adventist Health, BethIsrael Deaconess Medical Center, Jupiter Medical Center, Roper Hospital, and Southeast Georgia Health System. With decades of wide-ranging direct placement experience and an unwavering dedication to white glove service, we have found that by utilizing a truly collaborative and personalized approachthat we are able to solve even the most complex staffing challenges that hospitals face today.