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Summary:

We are searching for an Ultrasonographer - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you'll perform routine and specialized ultrasound exams for interpretation by the radiologists using specialized equipment. You will be responsible for patient care, appropriate documentation, quality control, quality improvement, maintain a safe environment, and act as Charge Sonographer in absence of the team leader.

Think you've got what it takes?

Responsibilities:

• Assist radiologists with biopsies, drainages, invasive procedure, and the scheduling of ultrasound examinations
• Confirm appropriateness of ordered exam from the diagnosis and contact appropriate medical staff for additional patient information when necessary
• Verify and confirm patient identification and patient information
• Participate in continuing education and inservice programs in addition to training new employees and others as needed
• Select appropriate equipment and patient position to ensure optimal diagnostic images
• Maintain a professional rapport with customers and colleagues
• Document pertinent patient history, sedation used on patient requisition, and number of films used in the radiology information system
• Maintain confidentiality of passwords/codes for all information systems and patient information
• Assist sonographers/team members with exam problems, errors, work performance, et cetera
• Render first aid when necessary and notify appropriate personnel of emergency situations
• Communicate with the radiologist to obtain appropriate exam protocol and make informed decisions when the radiologist is not available
• Perform quality control checks for all exams
• Maintain an accurate logbook of all patients scanned on a daily basis

• Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred
• 3 years' radiographer/ultrasound experience preferred
• Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children's unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.
• RDMS certification required
• ARRT and CMRT certification preferred
• Completion of a formal training in a school of Ultrasound required