Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an Ultrasound Technologist I , also known as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or Ultrasound Tech I . The Ultrasound Tech I performs advanced ultrasound services and diagnostic imaging procedures using ultrasound technology. Ultrasound Technologists play a critical role in the diagnostic process by providing high-quality ultrasound images that assist healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/ PRN as needed .

Shift’s Available: Variable

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: Variable

Location : Dallas Medical Center

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Competitive compensation 

• Medical insurance benefit plan

• 401K 

• Sick leave accrual

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• R esponsible for managing more complex patient cases and providing specialized care to patients with unique medical needs or conditions, this could involve collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop tailored imaging plans and treatment strategies

• O perate ultrasound machines to produce real-time images of patients' internal organs, tissues, and blood flow, select appropriate imaging techniques and settings to capture clear and accurate images based on the specific clinical indication or area of interest

• U se a handheld transducer (probe) to transmit high-frequency sound waves into the body and capture the returning echoes to create images, manipulate the transducer and adjust imaging parameters to obtain multiple views and optimize image quality

• I nterpret ultrasound images in real-time to assess the structure, size, shape, and function of organs and tissues within the body, identify any abnormalities, lesions, or pathology that may be present and communicate findings to radiologists or referring physicians 

• M ay perform Doppler ultrasound studies to evaluate blood flow patterns and detect abnormalities such as vascular occlusions, stenosis, or thrombosis

• P roficient in using advanced imaging techniques and technologies, such as contrast-enhanced ultrasound, or ultrasound-guided procedures (biopsies, aspirations, injections , thoracentesis, and paracentesis procedures )

• P erform a wider range of ultrasound examinations, including more complex or specialized imaging studies, this could involve imaging of specific organs or systems, such as obstetric, gynecologic, vascular, abdominal, cardiac, or musculoskeletal ultrasound

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Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. RDMS (ARDMS) or S (ARRT) certification in at least one body or region required within 90 days of hire and maintain.

2. Graduate an accredited ultrasound program or current certification as identified in #1 and graduation within 90 days of hire.

3. Previous experience preferred.

4. Current BCLS certificate required upon hire and maintain current.

5. Proficient computer skills

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: 

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