• Ultrasound Technologist

    Texas Health Resources (Fort Worth, TX)


    Ultrasound Technologist

     

    _Are you looking for a rewarding career away from the big city? We’re looking for a Ultrasound Technologist like you to join our Texas Health family._

    Position Highlights

    + Work location: Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth

    + Work environment: Radiology Ultrasound Services

    + Work hours: 36 Hours - 3 12's Friday - Sunday 7:00PM-7:30AM

    Here’s What You Need

    + 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)

    + Competency in scanning/equipment operation.

    + Excellent Communication skills.

    + Ability to multitask and prioritize.

    What You Will Do

    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.

    Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee:

    • Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

    • At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.

    • A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

    Entity Highlights:

    At Texas Health Southwest, we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 262-bed, full-service hospital that has served southwest Ft, Worth since 1987.

     

    If you are looking for surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy and adult critical care we’ve got it. Plus we’re a certified Heat attack center.

     

    And talk about award winning. Texas Health Southwest is Magnet-designated, a designated UnitedHealth Premium Surgical Spine specialty center and has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the AARC.

     

    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.

     

    Explore our Texas Health careers site (https://jobs.texashealth.org/) for info like Benefits (https://jobs.texashealth.org/benefits) , Job Listings by Category (https://jobs.texashealth.org/professions) , recent Awards (https://jobs.texashealth.org/awards) we’ve won and more.

    Here are a few of our recent awards:

    + 2024 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (10th consecutive year & we're the only health system in Texas recognized.)

    + 2024 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (10th consecutive year, 9th year in the top 3 and top spot in Texas)

    + Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work® 2024

    + 2024 Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list (Texas Health ranked #3 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list — the highest healthcare system and North Texas-based organization to receive this recognition. This is the seventh year Texas Health has been ranked among best large companies in Texas.)

    **_Do you still have questions or concerns?_** Feel free to email your questions to [email protected] .

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    Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.