Ultrasound Tech

Job Title & Specialty Area: Ultrasound Tech

Department: Radiology Sono

Location: Hosp-Dal-C

Shift: PRN Hours Vary

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
This position is responsible for performing imaging procedures according to established standards and procedures in areas when proficiency had been attained and verified. This position reports to the Team Lead or Manager.

Responsibilities:
* Perform imaging procedures and produce high quality diagnostic images; maintain consistent knowledge and skill levels to meet diagnostic evaluation expectations; complete documentation of all activities according to established criteria; and adhere to department / hospital policies, procedures and processes regarding quality improvement, safety, patient flow and other issues.
* Communicate and collaborate with other radiology staff and other departmental staff to facilitate optimum patient care; participate / cooperate with all other departmental / hospital processes and activities as appropriate.
* Participate in training programs to develop additional skills and / or enhance existing skills; obtain / maintain appropriate licensure and certification; participate in patient / student education as appropriate.
* Other duties as assigned by the Manager, Director or Medical Director.

WORK EXPERIENCE
* Less than 1 year Minimum 6 months - 1 year of related experience Preferred

EDUCATION
* Bachelors Degree Pref
* Associates Degree Essential

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Sonography-ARRT-2A-ARRT(S) Essential Excluding Maternal Fetal Med: Employee hired after 1/27/22 must have one of the following certifications active within 1 year from hire date. Current Vascular Registry with: 1. RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) by ARDMS American Registry of Diagnostic Medical sonography OR 2. RT(VS) (Vascular Sonographer) by ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologists OR 3. RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) by CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing International - Time Frame: 1 Year
* Vascular Sonographer-2A-ARRT(VS) Essential
* Reg Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-2A-RDMS Essential Current Ultrasound registry with ARDMS or ARRT - Time Frame: Upon Hire
* RDMS - Pediatric Sonography-2A-RDMS(PS) Pref PS (Pediatric Sonography) by ARDMS
* Registered Vascular Specialist-2A-RVS Essential
* Registered Vascular Tech-2A-RVT Essential
* Basic Life Support-2R-BLS Essential Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements - Time Frame: Upon Hire

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

 Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement 

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.