Ultrasonographer – Texas Health Fort Worth
- Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Ave TX 76104
- Work environment: Radiology Diagnostic Services
- Hours: Full Time 36 Hours Friday-Sunday 0700-1930
At Texas Health Fort Worth we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 707-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community since 1930. Our location in Fort Worth provides convenient care to the residents of Fort Worth and the surrounding areas.
If you’re looking for cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus we’re an accredited Cycle III Chest Pain Center, an Emergency Center of Excellence and provide gynecology, neonatal intensive care, respiratory therapy and orthopedic medicine.
And talk about award winning. Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified in both Heart Failure and Chest Pain, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, an Acute Heart Failure Center, a Level II Trauma Center, a designated Magnet hospital and the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. We are a top-notch choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s services, cardiac care and much more.
As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.
Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
Other Graduate of an AMA approved / accredited Ultrasound Program Preferred
Associate’s Degree Preferred
Experience
2 Years clinical experience in a hospital radiology Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required And
ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Sonography and one additional modality Upon Hire Required Or
ARDMS – American Registry for Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers must have 2 certifications Upon Hire Required And
Other RVT or VT(RVS) as one modality if performing vascular sonography Upon Hire Required
Position Responsibilities A Texas Health Ultrasonographer is responsible for explaining procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to and during exam, imaging correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols, and performing complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations.
In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Ultrasonographer will
- assist radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique.
- correctly send and transfer images to PACS.
- work in tandem with staff to ensure laser images from modality or PACS are printed as needed.
- operate, care for and maintain equipment.
- prepare room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies).
- handle patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging.
At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture makes THR a great place to work.
Here are a few of our recent awards:
· 2023 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (9th consecutive year & we’re one of only three health systems to be recognized.)
· America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek magazine (We’re one of only six healthcare employers in Texas to earn a spot on the list.)
· 2022 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (8th consecutive year, 7th year as #1)
· 2022 Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work®
Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.
Location: Fort Worth, TX US
Job ID: 25001622
Area of Interest: Allied Health
Job Type: Full-time
Facility: Texas Health Fort Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Ave TX 76104
