University of Texas Medical Branch Health (AKA UTMB Health) is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Galveston, Texas.

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 19 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Permanent

Ultrasonographer - will work at multiple loc (up to 19 hrs/wk)
Galveston, Texas, United States
2 additional locations
Allied Health UTMB Health
JOB SUMMARY:

To provide patient care utilizing technical skills in the independent operation of ultrasound equipment for diagnostic and evaluation purposes, as well as to communicate findings to the Radiologist.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Practices proper entries and records on Radiology Information System and Hospital Information System.
Prepares patient for ultrasound procedure by accurately assessing patient's needs and providing patient education. (See attached age-specific addendum)
Operates ultrasound equipment for data acquisition, reconstruction of images, documentation of images, and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
Prepares patient's images for interpretation by radiologist in accordance with accepted protocols.
Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
Practices safety measures in ultrasound and Environment of Care.
Participates in research projects.
Instructs students on clinical ultrasonography skills.
Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure
Helps keep ultrasound equipment in appropriate operating condition.
Maintains examination rooms and work areas.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program, ARDMS registered or registry eligible and one year ultrasound experience or graduate of an accredited ultrasound program and registered in ultrasound. Must be ARDMS registered 3 months after hire.

WORK SCHEDULE

Up to 19.99 hours per week. Must be willing to to travel between Angleton, League City and Galveston campuses with varying shifts, 8-4:30, 8:30- 5pm, 9-6pm, possibly 2 x 10 hr/days, possible weekends.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

University of Texas Medical Branch Health (AKA UTMB Health) Job ID .

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