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ID #52683976
Estado Texas
Ciudad Sugarland
Fuente Catholic Health Initiatives
Showed 2024-10-11
Fecha 2024-10-12
Fecha tope 2024-12-10
Categoría Etcétera
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Sonographer

Texas, Sugarland
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OverviewSt. Lukes Health–Sugar Land Hospital offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. Our recently opened Family Birthing Center offers incomparable care and amenities in a spa-like environment to provide a VIP—Very Important Pregnancy—experience. Since 2008 our experienced doctors nurses and support staff have provided expert care to support our community.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.

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