Diagnostic Ultrasound Tech I - League City Campus Breast Imaging (Days)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited ultrasound program
• 0+ years of experience

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

• American Heart Association (BLS) 
• Any one of the following credentials:
  • American Registry for Radiology Technologist (ARRT-VS)
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS- OB/GYN)
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS- AB)
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS-RVT)
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS-PS)
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS-MSKS)
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS- BR)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with breast sonography strongly preferred.
• RDMS-BR a plus

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist I position works independently to complete a variety of routine diagnostic ultrasound procedures to include common and special ultrasound exams of moderate complexity.  This position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and special ultrasound procedures. The Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist I position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to ultrasound exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position is a member of the direct patient care team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Collaborates with all members of the patient care team.
• Guides and mentors Ultrasound Technologist I and students to help build confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.
• Utilizes verbal, nonverbal & written communication to achieve mutual understanding.
• Utilizes active communication and reports pertinent patient care information in a comprehensive manner.
• Proactive in responding to patient needs.
• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures to include common and special ultrasound exams of moderate complexity. 
• Optimizes protocols to provide better patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes:  positioning, physiology, procedure preparation and technical factors.
• Assists physicians during diagnostic procedures or special ultrasound procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
• Utilizes AIDET incorporating Key Words and MANGAGE UP techniques, when speaking to patients and family members at an age-appropriate level.
• Follows MRI safety policy and procedures and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. 
• Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures.
• Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.
• Participates in LEAN projects and WASTE walks, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and