Full-Time Sonographer - Plano North
NORTH STAR DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, LLC, Plano, TX, United States
Overview
Job Purpose:
Performs and assists with high quality diagnostic ultrasound procedures, focusing on patient care and education.
Responsibilities
Provide high quality diagnostic ultrasound images
Identify patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
Ensure operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers' instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions
Prepare patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors
Minimize radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media; administering first aid, and using the emergency cart
Maintain production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments
Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Qualifications
Current ARDMS certification
Use of Medical Technologies
Performing Diagnostic Procedures
Informing Others
Quality Focus
Planning
Technical Understanding
People Skills
Dependability
Creating a Safe, Effective Environment
Radiologic Technology
Analyzing Information
Job Details
Location: Plano, TX
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm (no weekends or on call)
Salary: Dependent on experience
Required Certifications: ARDMS
Health insurance provided
PTO accrued
Scrubs provided
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Job Purpose:
Performs and assists with high quality diagnostic ultrasound procedures, focusing on patient care and education.
Responsibilities
Provide high quality diagnostic ultrasound images
Identify patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
Ensure operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers' instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions
Prepare patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors
Minimize radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media; administering first aid, and using the emergency cart
Maintain production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments
Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Qualifications
Current ARDMS certification
Use of Medical Technologies
Performing Diagnostic Procedures
Informing Others
Quality Focus
Planning
Technical Understanding
People Skills
Dependability
Creating a Safe, Effective Environment
Radiologic Technology
Analyzing Information
Job Details
Location: Plano, TX
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm (no weekends or on call)
Salary: Dependent on experience
Required Certifications: ARDMS
Health insurance provided
PTO accrued
Scrubs provided
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