Ultrasound Technician II PRN

Qualifications – External

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Graduate of AMA approved/accredited Ultrasound Program (preferred)
• Associate Degree (preferred)
• 2 years clinical experience in hospital radiology setting (preferred)
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care (required)
• ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Sonography (required) OR
• ARDMS – American Registry for Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers (required), must have 2 certifications upon hire AND
• Other RVT or VT(RVS) as one modality if performing vascular sonography (required)

Position Responsibilities A Texas Health Ultrasound Technologist 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 Ultrasound Technologist 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.

Why Texas Health As a Texas Health Ultrasound Technologist you’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make 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.) 
• 2023 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (9th consecutive year, 8th year in the top 3 and top spot in Texas)  
• 2023 Top Workplaces in Dallas-Fort Worth by The Dallas Morning News (recognition celebrates 150 businesses that are contributing to the North Texas job market by creating strong work cultures) 
• 2022 Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work®  

Additional perks of being a THR Ultrasound Technologist 

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment
• Positively impact patients’ quality of life
• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources

• Enjoy opportunities for growth

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.

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