Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving the communities in and around Sunnyvale, Texas. We strive to make the lives of our patients and their families better at every interaction. Our Team Members live out this passion in their daily roles as we support their career and personal goals.
We are located just minutes east of Dallas and south of Garland / Rowlett on Hwy 80 at Collins Road in Sunnyvale. Many team members live in Forney, Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, and Rockwall areas with a short commute.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern Office Setting
- On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available)
- Collaborative Teams
- Team Member engagement opportunities
- Competitive pay
- Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN)
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.
What your day will look like:
- 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.
Success Factors:
- 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.
Education:
Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Sonography
Preferred: Associate degree
Experience:
Preferred: 1-3 years
Certifications:
Required: Must be registered with ARDMS or ARRT within 24 months of graduation (12 months of hire). AHA BLS certified.
Physical Demands:
Produces high quality diagnostic sonographs as prescribed by a licensed practitioner; assists with amnio procedure biopsies; processes and files films as needed
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