Radiologic Technologist Location: Fort Hood, TX, United States Healthcare Provider Type : Ancillary Services (MQS) START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=3226866&source=3226866-CJB-0) Matrix Providers is hiring a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS/ARRT) to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in Fort Hood, TX. + Employment Status: Full-time + Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly + Schedule: Sunday through Saturday, including Weekends, Federal Holidays, and Training holidays. Shifts will be up to 12-hour shifting nights and/or weekends. + Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage. + Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook) + 401(k) Plan Requirements: The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS/ARRT) must have and meet the following: + Degree/Education: Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA, OR + Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or the American Registry of Clinical Radiography Technologist in the specialty identified in the TO. + Experience: One year of experience as a radiologic technologist or in the specialty area identified within the last two (2) years Job Summary: + Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO. + Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures by the Radiology Department policies and procedures. + Send the appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol. + Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required. + Process digital images and submit them for interpretation by radiologists. + Ensure patients are appropriately prepared for procedures, including obtaining consent before beginning any examination. + Perform selected radiology examinations and procedures under the supervision of a radiologist. + Responsible for evaluating image quality, making initial image observations, and forwarding those observations to the supervising radiologist. + Adapt examination protocols to improve diagnostic quality. + Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring that each patient receives quality care in the radiology department or clinic. + Document all procedures and maintain records by MTF policy. + As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and + MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values. + Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in trouble call log book. + Observe and report any symptoms that directly affect the patient's condition due to adverse reactions to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. + Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest. + Perform complex ultrasound examinations of human subjects to diagnose and treat disease or injury. + Receive and review requests from physicians and other health care providers for ultrasound examination of patients. + Determine the condition of issues, procedures, and equipment necessary to best meet the need of individual cases. + Explain procedures and actions to allay fears and maximize secure cooperation. + If unanticipated conditions or anomalies are discovered, extend and modify procedures to ensure complete and accurate information regarding finding and patient condition. + Observes and report patient responses to instructions, movement, touch, etc., if significant. + Monitor patient conditions during the examination and, if necessary, render emergency aid and summon for assistance. + Assist in performing invasive procedures such as biopsies, aspirations, nephrectomies, and amniocentesis. + Use the scanner to properly position probes and other equipment, fix the point of entry, and determine the depth and direction of penetration and location within the body. + Locates disease site, identifies position and functioning or response of organs, etc. + Advises physician of any problems, conditions, or anomalies found during or as a result of the procedure. + Explains procedures, capabilities, techniques, equipment, concepts, and principles of ultrasound methodology and its use and limitations as a diagnostic tool. + Performs operator-level maintenance and care of equipment. + Prepare and replace imaging material. #INDRH START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=3226866&source=3226866-CJB-0)