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Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist I or II - Galveston (Sat & Sun 8am - 8pm; 24hrs/wk, partial benefits)

Galveston, Texas, United States

Allied Health

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2400652

This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Weekends, Saturday & Sunday 8am to 8pm, with partial benefits and proportional accruals.

JOB DESCRIPTION - Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist I

The Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist I position works independently to complete a variety of routine diagnostic ultrasound procedures to include common and special ultrasound exams of moderate complexity. This position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and special ultrasound procedures. The Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist I position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to ultrasound exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position is a member of the direct patient care team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates of Applied Science

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited ultrasound program

• 0+ years of experience

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

• American Heart Association (BLS)

• Any one of the following credentials:

• American Registry for Radiology Technologist (ARRT-VS)

• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS- OB/GYN)

• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS- AB)

• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS-RVT)

• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS-PS)

• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS-MSKS)

• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS- BR)

JOB DESCRIPTION - Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist II

The Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist II position is an experienced technologist who completes a variety of routine to complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures to include common and special ultrasound exams of high difficulty. This position is a member of the direct patient care team and is fully competent in all aspects of ultrasound exams. The Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist II position serves as a mentor and trainer to the Ultrasound Technologist I and students. This position works independently by exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures. The Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist II position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and special ultrasound procedures. This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to ultrasound exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates of Applied Science

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited ultrasound program

• 3+ years of experience

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

• American Heart Association (BLS)

• Any two of the following credentials:

• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS- AB)

• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS-MSKS)

• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS- OB/GYN)

• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS-PS)

• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS- BR)

• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (RDMS-RVT)

• American Registry for Radiology Technologist (ARRT-VS)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.

• Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills.

• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.

• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.

• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solving.

Why choose the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)?

Aside from offering an environment where teamwork, camaraderie and work-life balance are valued, UTMB offers unique benefits, including:

Teachers Retirement Plan (Pension). Working for UTMB, you can choose to enroll in the Teachers Retirement pension plan, a benefit in which the State of Texas will pay you regular payments from the day you retire, for as long as you live! This money is above and beyond any Social Security benefits you may be eligible for or any other monies you have saved for retirement.

Retirement Health Insurance. If you work for UTMB a minimum of 10 years, once you retire you and your spouse/partner are eligible for health insurance, above and beyond that of Medicare, for the rest of your life! With the cost of health care, this is an amazing benefit many do not know about.

Why UTMB Galveston Campus?

Choosing a career on the Galveston campus means you are choosing a life of balance. Living near water provides fresh air, helps your immune system, promotes better sleep and allows you to become closer with nature.

The Galveston Imaging Team partners with the Dolphin and Turtle rescue programs of Galveston to provide emergency imaging. Yes, we image dolphins!

Some of us also take shifts combing the beaches searching for turtle nests, and many are divers, fishermen/women and boaters. We also get together and play volleyball against other hospital teams.

In short, joining Galveston Imaging means you are joining a family that appreciates the science and technology of our profession but balances it with a lifestyle of flipflops, coverups and fun.

Another secret of the Galveston campus is that should your children graduate from any High School in the Galveston College taxing district they are eligible for a Universal Access scholarship, which covers two years of tuition at Galveston Community College! Plus, an additional program called Universal Access Plus covers books and required course equipment up to $2,100. Yes, college paid for!! Yes, college can be fully paid for!! In two years, your child could have a career earning real money and not be paying college debt.

Click here to view all the programs Galveston College provides.

Visit the Ball High School Career Technology Education Program to learn about the unique opportunities its academic communities focus on, including:

• BIOMED, which features one of the only synthetic cadavers in the greater Houston area! Students in Ball’s BioMed Community get a hands-on experience at learning what normally happens in medical school!

• Ball’s Science, Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) community has multiple 3D printers to build custom parts for projects.

• The Media Arts & Digital Technology Community has real working film studios with green screens where students can learn to be filmmakers, animate videos, design webpages and create video games.

• The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Community allows for real experience in writing business plans and becoming an entrepreneur and business owner.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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