Sr. Breast Ultrasound Technologist, FT Days

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

M-F / 7:30a-4p
Woodlands Outpatient Breast Center
RDMS-BR or ARRT-BS required
Breast ultrasound experience required

Rooted in the Woodlands for 40 years, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center has provided family- and patient-centered, trusted care to the many communities of Montgomery County, north Harris County and beyond. We regularly invest in campus expansion and renovation projects to tailor our advanced, personalized services for you and your family. Here, you can easily realize why Memorial Hermann The Woodlands is your medical center. Our welcoming campus, located at 9250 Pinecroft Drive, consists of a main hospital with 457 beds across three patient bed towers, plus four medical plaza office buildings. A team of more than 1,400 affiliated physicians - representing nearly 90 medical specialties - is supported by over 3,300 employees.

Memorial Hermann is here to support your professional development and career aspirations every step of the way.
- Make a real impact in an environment where lifting up our community, and each other, is a priority.
- Leverage continuing education assistance through Learn Well to help get you where you want to go.
- Feel supported by benefits like DailyPay, easy, on-demand access to money you’ve already earned.

This position performs ultrasound procedures to be used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The senior technologist serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to staff. Also assists management with supervisory responsibilities.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Sonography Technology

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required
• One (1) of the following required (some facilities may require more than one (1) certification, depending on the needs of the facility and nature of the job):
• Registered Vascular Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-VS) or
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International or
• Registered Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-S) 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 Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International or
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
• Registered Breast Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-BS)
• For facilities performing routine vascular studies, incumbent must be registered for vascular ultrasound. Must obtain vascular registry by the end of the month following 12 months of hire/transfer date. Registry options include: ARRT (VS), CCI (RVS) and ARDMS (RVT).

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Four (4) years of prior experience as an Ultrasound Technologist
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions​.

Principal 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.
• Helps maintain appropriate patient flow and ensures delivery of quality services in the imaging department.
• Demonstrates excellent technical skills. Acts as a resource and mentor to staff and less experienced technologists. Introduces and demonstrates new techniques to the other technologists.
• Reviews incomplete exam list and unsigned report status routinely.
• Functions as a liaison between physicians, technologists and department support staff.
• Enters and monitors patient data and health history as its pertinent to the exam being performed.
• Performs quality assurance on ultrasound equipment. Recommends equipment modifications. Identifies and helps to resolve equipment malfunctions. Completes initial and renewal application for ACR and any other accreditation.
• Maintains safety, environmental, and infection control procedures for the department.
• Helps schedule technologists to ensure appropriate staffing for expected patient volume.
• Intervenes with patients to help resolve complaints and issues.
• Responsible for supply 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; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.