Ultrasonographer II PRN

Education

·       High School Diploma or Equivalent required

·       Other Graduate of an AMA approved / accredited Ultrasound Program preferred

·       Associate's Degree preferred

Experience

·       2 years clinical experience in a hospital radiology preferred

Licenses and Certifications

·       BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required And

·       ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Sonography and one additional modality upon hire required Or

·       ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers must have 2 certifications upon hire required And

·       Other RVT or VT(RVS) as one modality if performing vascular sonography upon hire required

What You Will Do

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

·       Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to and during exam.

·       Images correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

·       Adjusts technical parameters to optimize image.

·       Operates, cares for and maintains equipment.

Patient Care

·       Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies).

·       Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures.

Professional Accountability and Partnership

·       Maintains ARDMS, CME credits and CPR yearly or when applicable (ARRT and CMRT if applicable).

·       Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Ultrasonographer:

·       You’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more

·       At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.

·       A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield and Grand Prairie. We’re a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.  

We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care, cancer care, women’s services, behavioral health, neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus, we’re a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. We’re accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.   

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. We’ve been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke, heart failure and chest pain patients. We’re also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus, we’re recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women’s health and much more.  

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! 

 Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org. 

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