Ultrasound Technologist I- OB_GYN (Cypress)
Company: Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
Location: Cypress
Posted on: February 5, 2025
Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Ultrasound Technologist I position
completes 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. This 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.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a
dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to
achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members
of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting
pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive
manner.
- Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for
retention and employee engagement.
- Communicates effectively with others to facilitate providing
the highest quality service during every customer and patient
encounter.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures to include common and
special ultrasound exams. Ultrasound exams use high-frequency sound
waves to capture images.
- Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of
the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient
care, image quality and patient experience. This includes:
positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical
factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging
results and recognizes complications and limitations associated
with certain procedures.
- Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or
special procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
- Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and
family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and
non-verbal skills, terminology and language.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures
accordingly. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures,
regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with
infection control procedures. Complies with job role, department
and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.
- Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate
hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and
identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective
actions and improvement activities, and contributes to meeting
department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
- Performs daily imaging equipment quality control (QC) ensuring
all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use.
Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices
preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively
address patient reactions (i.e. medications) or potential outcomes
and obtains assistance, as appropriate.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient
procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and
prioritize daily tasks.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in department projects or shared governance
activities. Assumes responsibility for growth and development by
participating in in-services programs and continuing education.
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline
competencies with a focus on continual development as a
Technologist.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. EDUCATION
- Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing
body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- None LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- RDMS-OB - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - OB/GYN
(ARDMS) OR
- RDMS-AB - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen
(ARDMS) OR
- RDMS-BR - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast
(ARDMS) Breast (BR) credential earned prior to June 30, 2010 will
be accepted as referenced in ACR guidelines OR
- ARRT-SON - Radiologic Technologist - Sonography (ARRT) AND
- NOTE: If functioning solely as a Breast Ultrasound Tech then
either one of the above credentials or American Registry for
Diagnostic Sonography (ARDMS- BR), or Breast (BR) credential earned
prior to June 30, 2010 will be accepted as referenced in American
College of Radiology guidelines; must obtain American Registry for
Diagnostic Sonography- Breast (ARDMS- BR) registry by the end of
the month following 18 months of hire/transfer date if does not
already have AND
- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
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
- 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 work flow and actively participating in
problem-solving.SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) YesON-CALL
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
- On Call YesTRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area YesCompany
Profile:Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral
part of Houston Methodist's overall strategy to become one of the
nation's leading academic medical centers. Established as a
nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical
Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to
maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing
their practice within an academic environment.Houston Methodist is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a
sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound.
Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or
harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with
Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics
protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral
Protected Veterans requested.
Keywords: Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group, Baytown , Ultrasound Technologist I- OB_GYN (Cypress), Other , Cypress, Texas
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