Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking an Ultrasound Tech to perform two dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for the diagnosis of disease and study of the malfunction of organs. Participates in CQI activities. Clients served are predominately adults and geriatrics, but adolescents/pediatrics and neonate/infants will occasionally be treated.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Selects appropriate equipment for use in ultrasound setup, following exam specifications.
- Explains the test to the patient. Instructs and assists the patient in assuming the physical position for examination.
- Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Selects a transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of test.
- Enters test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
- Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of the body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
- Produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout or film.
- Obtains permanent record of internal examination by photographing images of organs shown on the display module or removing the strip printout.
- Performs all quality control checks, as prescribed.
- Maintains accurate QC logs, service records, etc.
- Understands and practices proper use of all equipment; never operates equipment inconsistent with manufacturer's instruction.
- Takes departmental call according to monthly schedule.
- Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
- RDMS required.
- A vascular registry is required. Must be one of the following RVT, RCVT, RVS
- OB/GYN/General experience preferred.
- One year of Ultrasound experience preferred.
- Current AHA BLS certification.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
- Additional languages preferred.
- Basic computer knowledge.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, TX is a community-based hospital with all the benefits of an urban medical center due to the specialties we offer to the community which is uncommon for this size facility. We have an extremely large footprint of outpatient services in the community including physical medicine, wound care, sleep center, imaging, and two free-standing Emergency Departments. These outpatient services serve the communities of Forney, Mesquite, Sunnyvale, Seagoville and many more in the surrounding area.
Consider a career move to Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Sunnyvale and join our exceptional team committed to something better.
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