Perinatal Sonographer - Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic - PRN
Christus Health
- Tyler, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Obtain Patient information such as history, allergies, etc. pertinent to the patient's condition and monitor that condition recognizing any changes.
- Perform all pre-study procedures including patient preparation, equipment preparation and paperwork.
- Delivery of care.
- Explains procedure to patient and family.
- Performs procedures of high technical imaging quality according to department protocols and established standards,
- Responsible and accountable for the technical operations and activities of the assigned area(s).
- Resolves work related issues proactively and professionally.
- Participate in quality review and performance improvement.
- Takes weekend call for hospital ultrasound needs on a rotation - Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm; and Weekends/Holidays 8am - 12pm
- Responsible and accountable for Customer Service practices and standards compliance.
- Demonstrates customer service excellence by anticipating and responding to the needs of patient, providers, employees and other customers.
- Radiology Associate Degree is preferred.
- Completion of a Radiology focused program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography with sufficient clinical scanning experience to be eligible for certification with ARRT and/or RDMS.
- Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiological Sciences, Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound program
- Minimum of (1) year scanning experience in Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular and Breast Ultrasound preferred.
- Minimum of (1) year of experience in a clinical ultrasound setting required.
- Must have experience in and ability to perform all types of General Ultrasound procedures.
- Minimum of (2) years verifiable OB/GYN or MFM ultrasound experience.
- ARDMS or ARRT/Sonography certification in Abdomen required within one year.
- LRST/ARRT Radiologic Technology License preferred.
- Certification in OB/GYN or Breast preferred.
- Registration by a credentialing body for Ultrasound Technologist required.
- Preferred registries include: American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS), CCI or ARRT.
- BLS (American heart Association) is required.