Diagnostic Ultrasound Specialist - PRN (Hiring Immediately) Job at Christus Health, Longview, TX

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  • Christus Health
  • Longview, TX

Job Description

**Description**

_**Summary:**_

The Registered Ultrasound technologist will apply medical ultrasound to the
patient in accordance with a doctors order and works within the scope of
practice as defined by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and
American Society Radiologic Technologists. This position must be able to
handle the movement, set-up and operation of medical ultrasound equipment. The
technologist must be able to handle all patients according to the needs of
that patient. This position takes direction from the Radiology Medical
Director and understands patient assessment and treatment procedures as
outlined by policy. The position provides patient assessment information to
the Radiologist as needed. The technologist is trained in Basic Life Support
and provides when asked to do so. The position has a responsibility to
appropriately document procedural information in the patients medical record
including PACS. Behavior and communication skills must align with the
organizations mission, values and culture.

_**Responsibilities:**_

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of
Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs a variety of high-quality ultrasound procedures under minimal
supervision utilizing diagnostic ultrasound imaging equipment.
• Documents calibration procedures for individual imaging equipment.
• Coordinates, organizes, plans and makes quick decisions on emergent cases;
evaluates and acts to maintain efficiency and maximize productivity.
• Assists the Radiologist in performing invasive biopsy procedures using the
Ultrasound system to pin point exact anatomical location(s) of a specified
diseased area for specimen evaluation and diagnosis.
• Ensures that all procedures are accurately charged and sees to all charges
being turned in at the end of the day for correct billing.
• Sees that the Ultrasound room is adequately supplied, checks equipment and
computer status for readiness, reports any problems that could change the work
flow and make sure corrective actions are taken to ensure of work flow
continuity.
• Must be able to perform all tasks, as listed but not limited to nor to
exclude any and all tasks as deemed necessary or recommended by the
associate’s immediate supervisor or manager on duty.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in
a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of
patients served by the department
• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment to accommodate the unique
physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs
of each patient served.
• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Christus Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

_**Requirements:**_

* Basic Life Support
* Minimum 1-year scanning experience in Abdomen, OBGYN, Vascular and Breast Ultrasound preferred
* ARDMS or ARRTSonography certification in Abdomen required within one year
* LRSTARRT Radiologic Technology License preferred
* Certification in OBGYN or Breast preferred

* Associates Degree in Related Field of Study

**_Work Schedule:_
**

TBD

**_Work Type:_
**

Per Diem As Needed

For additional information or assistance with the application process please
reach out to Courtney Mize at courtney. mize@christushealth. org or
903-276-4512.

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Job Tags

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