Ultrasound Technologist  – Texas Health Fort Worth

Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Ave TX 76104 Work environment: Radiology Diagnostic Services Hours: Friday - Sunday 7:00AM - 7:30PM

Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community since 1930.  

We specialize in cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine and emergency medicine. Plus, we have certified programs in Advanced Hip & Knee, Brain Tumor, Advanced Spine Care, and Advanced Palliative Care.  

Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a designated Magnet hospital and the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. We are a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s services, cardiac care and much more.

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

Skills

Competency in scanning/equipment operation.  Excellent Communication skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize.

Position Responsibilities

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.
Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations.
Adjusts ultrasound parameters appropriately for quality images.
Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique.
Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, suggest differential diagnosis.
Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS, Ambra, and HIS / RIS.
Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS and/or Ambra.
Works in tandem with staff to ensure laser images are placed on CD from modalityor , PACSare printed , or Ambra as needed.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Adjusts technical parameters to optimize image.
Operates, cares for and maintains equipment.
Applies proper knowledge of instrumentation, probe selection and cognitive sonographic skills.
Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction.
Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards.
Adheres to hospital standards for infection control for patient, equipment, and self.
Stocks/maintains supplies and linen.
Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards.

Patient Care
Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies).
Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures.
Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID.
Obtains patient history.
Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging.
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment.
Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient.
Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed.

Professional Accountability and Partnership
Maintains ARDMS, CME credits and CPR yearly or when applicable (ARRT and CMRT if applicable).
Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email routinely.
Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement.
Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary.
Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor

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

Here are a few of our recent awards:

2024 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (10th consecutive year & we're the only health system in Texas recognized.) 

2023 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (9th consecutive year, 8th year in the top 3 and top spot in Texas)  

2023 Top Workplaces in Dallas-Fort Worth by The Dallas Morning News (recognition celebrates 150 businesses that are contributing to the North Texas job market by creating strong work cultures) 

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