XRay Ultrasound Tech
Surgery Partners, Inc
- Location
- Onsite (McKinney, TX)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 1 day ago
About the Role
Surgery Partners is a leading operator of surgical facilities and ancillary services with over 180 locations nationwide. This role involves performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures and assisting with invasive biopsies under radiologist supervision to support patient care.
Skills
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Vascular Ultrasound
Abdominal Ultrasound
Biopsy Assistance
Basic Life Support
Patient Care
Image Evaluation
RIS System
PACS System
Trophon Disinfection
Equipment Maintenance
Inventory Management
Interpersonal Skills
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Technologists must be registered and in good standing with the ARDMS with credentialing in
physics, vascular and abdominal preferred.
Maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under the indirect supervision of the Radiologist, performs the full range of diagnostic Ultrasound procedures as per the established Radiologist protocols. Assist physicians with invasive US biopsy procedures.
- Performs and evaluates ultrasound images exams providing accurate documentation and images of procedure(s) results. Communicates pertinent information to the Radiologist regarding the procedure & findings.
- Demonstrates competence in utilizing all imaging support equipment to include transducers, multi-format cameras, printers, RIS and PACS system.
- Maintains inventory of all required procedure supplies.
- Maintains exams room in an orderly and safe condition.
- Comprehensively explains the ultrasound process and procedure to the patient and answers any questions the patient has regarding the procedure to alleviate any patient anxiety
- Accurately operates all functions of the RIS system to include entering orders and charging of all procedures.
- Displays superior interpersonal skills with patients and peers.
- Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor.
- Attends all required safety training programs and describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
- Maintains proper working condition of all equipment; promptly reports any equipment variances or malfunctions to the supervisor.
- Maintains competencies in all Ultrasound procedures.
- Assists in other areas of the Imaging department when not performing Ultrasound procedures.
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous hospital environment.
- Operate and maintain high level disinfection of all probes via Trophon.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
- The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.
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