OverviewSt. Lukes Health–The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook Champions and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke’s Health system we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise including heart care women’s health and orthopedics.ResponsibilitiesPerforms ultrasound exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the directionof the Medical Director; Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care tocompletion of test. Performs complete diagnostic imaging test inclusive of positioning patient, equipmentmanagement, and documentation of findings.
Performs ultrasound exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the
direction of the Medical Director
Prepares equipment ensuring that it is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards
Problem‐solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative or CES regarding
equipment problems
Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance are performed before/during/ after each procedure, and that
special precautions and measures are performed to ensure infection control standards
Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained
Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies
required to perform the procedure
Demonstrates competency in PACS process and Performs the daily QA process
Actively Participates with patient testing, performing routine, non‐routine, urgent, and emergent patient exams.
Communicates with Patient Transportation, Nursing Units, Physician Offices, and other diagnostic areas to ensure
that the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth, efficient and safe manner
Performs portable examinations (when applicable) at the bedside to ensure patient safety as well as provide
immediate diagnostic testing when needed
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical,
pathological, diagnostic information and images
Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to Accurately differentiate between normal and
pathologic findings
Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information with medical history, and communicates findings to the
appropriate physician
Assumes responsibility for the safety, emotional and physical comfort of patients while they are in the
sonographers care
Assists with the daily operations of the ultrasound suite
Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
Maintains a daily log of patient’s seen/ completes exam‐billing forms
Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and Maintains adequate supplies
Participates in the maintenance of the ultrasound accreditation
QualificationsRequired:Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or ARRTCPR/BLS certificationPreferred:Associate’s DegreePay Range$33.60 - $48.73 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.