Ultrasound Technologist - Temple Texas

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Temple, Texas
Posted On: 11/07/2024

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Temple, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type: StaffShift: Monday-Thursday 7:00 PM-5:00 AM (Call: may be required) Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 (external candidates only)Location: Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital- TempleSetting: Ultrasound DepartmentBaylor Scott & White has been certified as a "Great Place to Work". There are many reasons to join our team of Imaging professionals.Our magnet awarded facilities include teaching hospitals and offer career growth.At Baylor Scott & White we value our team members. Our thriving diverse culture promotes self-care and work life balance.Reasons to join the most rewarded healthcare system in Texas include: -- Flexible work scheduling -- Career advancement/ Leadership opportunities-- Relocation assistance-- Intraoperative- dedicated OR technologists-- Various shifts available for 8, 10 or 12 hours-- Enhanced shift differential pay-- Tuition: Fully funded bachelor's and master's degrees-- Competitive Wages and Incentives-- Cross training across modalities-- Work in your preferred setting: Academic Level 1 trauma center/ Community Hospital/ Pediatric Hospital/ Ambulatory and Specialty ClinicsBENEFITSOur competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:Eligibility on day 1 for all benefitsDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%Debt-free tuition assistance, offering accessto many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and moreImmediate access to time off benefitsAt Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. Visit BSWHealth.com/Benefitsto learn about all of our programs that supports mind, body and spiritNote: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or levelABOUT USBaylor Scott & White has been certified as a"Great Place to Work".There are many reasons to join our team of Imaging professionals.Our magnet-awarded facilities include teaching hospitals and offer career growth.At Baylor Scott & White we value our team members. Our thriving diverse culture promotes self-careand work-life balance.Reasons to join the most rewarded healthcare system in Texas include:Flexible work schedulingCareer advancement/ Leadership opportunitiesRelocation assistanceIntraoperative- dedicated OR technologistsVarious shifts available for 8, 10 or 12 hoursEnhanced shift differential payTuition: Fully funded bachelor's and master's degreesCompetitive Wages and IncentivesCross-training across modalitiesWork in your preferred setting: Academic Level 1 trauma center/ Community Hospital/ Pediatric Hospital/ Ambulatory and Specialty ClinicsJOB SUMMARYThe Ultrasound Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs ultrasound procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEPerforms high quality ultrasound procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques.Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.KEY SUCCESS FACTORSAble to perform high quality ultrasound procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.Able to perform tasks exclusively without need for routine oversight.Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.Able to take call, if required.#featuredjob824QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED EquivalentCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - ARRT-BS Breast Sonography (ARRT-BS), ARRT-S Sonography (ARRT-S), Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSK), Reg Diag Med Sono-Abdomen (AB) (RDMS-AB), Reg Diag Med Sono-Breast (BR) (RDMS-BR), Reg Diag Med Sono-OB/GYN (OB) (RDMS-OB), Registered Vascular Sonographe (RVS), Registered Vascular Tech (RVT): Registered in one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ARDMS (OB/GYN) or (AB) or (BR) or (MSK) or (RVT) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT(S) or (BS) OR the Cardio Credentialing Intl. CCI (RVS).Baylor Scott & White Health Job ID #24012704.About Baylor Scott & White HealthAs the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform - MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans.Benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program
  • Sign-On bonus More...

        

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