General Ultrasound Tech

1 week ago

Houston, Texas, United States MD Anderson Full time

Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

SUMMARY
Perform Ultrasound imaging and patient care on patients with an Ultrasound exam ordered by a physician.

About the company: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to eliminating cancer through outstanding patient care, research, and education programs.

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.

SHIFT
  • Flexible to cover hours of operations: day, evening, weekend, overnight shifts, as needed
  • Cover rotational holidays 8AM-4:30PM

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
  • Images patients utilizing approved protocols/procedures and brings questions forward before imaging patients.
  • Responsible for provision of high quality exams while working in a dynamic, complex, team-oriented and highly productive patient care environment.
  • Performs studies/procedures as outlined in the department manuals/guidelines including routine, immediate care, portable, on-call, biopsy procedures and intraoperative cases by applying principles of ultrasound in the execution of imaging requirements.
  • Properly utilizes sterile or aseptic technique and administers contrast agents where applicable.
  • Demonstrates the ability to address and handle patient care concerns or other problems.
  • Responsible for quality assurance activities on technical equipment and collaborates with appropriate parties to resolve image quality issues.
  • Communicates professionally, effectively, and in a timely manner with all patient care providers, patients, and guests.
  • Ensures that patient studies are reviewed for accuracy, coded and charged appropriately.
  • Responsible for in-depth knowledge of all routine section-specific protocols/procedures.
  • Accurately enters data into systems (i.e., PACS, equipment systems, electronic medical record, and other computer systems).
Patient Care and Safety -Ensures all patients are provided care in a safe environment, free of hazards. Provides full attention to the patient and the procedure.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of Age Specific Criteria in carrying out work duties and tasks.
  • Correctly identifies patients using approved identifiers.Recognizes patient distress signs, initiates and follows emergency procedures.


  • Properly administers contrast agents, utilizes sterile or aseptic technique where applicable.
  • Ensures work areas and equipment are safe, clean, organized, and appropriate supplies are available for the procedures.

Required education:
Graduation from an approved program of ultrasound technology or radiologic technology.

Required experience:
No experience required with graduation from an approved program of ultrasound technology under 24 months ago or graduation from an approved program of radiologic technology and six months of experience as a registered radiologic technologist at MDACC.

Required certification:
One of the following: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR, Sonography (S) or Vascular Sonography (VS) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Preferred certification:
Registered Vascular Technology (RVT) license.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Additional Information

  • Employment Status: Per Diem
  • Work Week: Days
  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 39,520
  • FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
  • Fund Type: Hard
  • Work Location: Onsite

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