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Houston Methodist · 3 months ago

Ultrasound Technologist - Breast Center (PRN)

US-TX-The Woodlands

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Houston Methodist is a full-service, acute care hospital that opened in 2017. The Ultrasound Technologist I position is responsible for completing a variety of routine diagnostic ultrasound procedures and providing direct assistance to physicians while ensuring optimal patient care and safety.

Health CareMedical

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures to include common and special ultrasound exams

Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality and patient experience

Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or special procedures, including assisting with sterile technique

Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology and language

Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly

Reports ¿near misses¿ and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends

Performs daily imaging equipment quality control (QC) ensuring all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use

Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate

Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures

Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies

Participates in department projects or shared governance activities

Qualification

Registered Diagnostic Medical SonographerBasic Life SupportDiagnostic ultrasound proceduresPatient careComputer knowledgeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

Must have one of the following certifications: RDMS-OB - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - OB/GYN (ARDMS); RDMS-AB - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen (ARDMS); RDMS-BR - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast (ARDMS); ARRT-SON - Radiologic Technologist - Sonography (ARRT); RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI)

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents

Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers

Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving

Company

Houston Methodist

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Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.houstonmethodist.org/

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