BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
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Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
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Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
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Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access
to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more -
Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. Visit BSWHealth.com/Benefitsto learn about all of our programs that supports mind, body and spirit
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
ABOUT US
Baylor Scott & White has been certified as a“Great Place to Work”.
There are many reasons to join our team of Imaging professionals.
Our magnet-awarded facilities include teaching hospitals and offer career growth.
At Baylor Scott & White we value our team members. Our thriving diverse culture promotes self-careand work-life balance.
Reasons to join the most rewarded healthcare system in Texas include:
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Flexible work scheduling
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Career advancement/ Leadership opportunities
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Relocation assistance
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Intraoperative- dedicated OR technologists
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Various shifts available for 8, 10 or 12 hours
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Enhanced shift differential pay
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Tuition: Fully funded bachelor’s and master’s degrees
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Competitive Wages and Incentives
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Cross-training across modalities
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Work in your preferred setting: Academic Level 1 trauma center/ Community Hospital/ Pediatric Hospital/ Ambulatory and Specialty Clinics
JOB SUMMARY
The Ultrasound Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs ultrasound procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
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Performs high quality ultrasound procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
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Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.
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Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
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Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
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Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques.
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Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
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Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
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Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.
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Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
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Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
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Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.
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Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
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Able to perform high quality ultrasound procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
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Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
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Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
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Able to perform tasks exclusively without need for routine oversight.
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Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
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Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
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Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.
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Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.
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Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
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Able to take call, if required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
ARRT-BS Breast Sonography (ARRT-BS), ARRT-S Sonography (ARRT-S), Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSK), Reg Diag Med Sono-Abdomen (AB) (RDMS-AB), Reg Diag Med Sono-Breast (BR) (RDMS-BR), Reg Diag Med Sono-OB/GYN (OB) (RDMS-OB), Registered Vascular Sonographe (RVS), Registered Vascular Tech (RVT): Registered in one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ARDMS (OB/GYN) or (AB) or (BR) or (MSK) or (RVT) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT(S) or (BS) OR the Cardio Credentialing Intl. CCI (RVS).