Ultrasound Technologist - Per Diem
Company: MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location: Houston
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
**MISSION STATEMENT**
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. 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.
**Per Diem rate: $38 hourly / RVT license, flexible hours to cover
day/weekend/holidays/evening shifts.**
**SUMMARY**
Perform Ultrasound imaging and patient care on patients with an
Ultrasound exam ordered by a physician.
**JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES**
**Technical Skills, Accuracy, Communication and Critical Thinking**
-Functions within professional scope of practice to provide high
quality care while working in a dynamic, complex team oriented
highly productive patient care environment.
-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 intraoperatives cases by applying
principles of ultrasound in the execution of imaging
requirements.
-Properly utilizes sterile or aseptic technique and administers
contrast agents where applicable. Reviews medications and patient
allergies. Follows the five rights of drug administration.
-Demonstrates the ability to address and handle patient care
concerns or other problems by utilizing critical thinking to
analyze and evaluate cause and affect outcomes and effectively
implement solutions. Corrects problems as they arise and notifies
supervisor/manager when assistance is required to do so.
-Demonstrates skills required to successfully complete clinical
competencies and can function independently without direct
supervision.
-Ensures that patient studies are reviewed for accuracy, coded and
charged appropriately.
-Demonstrates the ability to address and handle patient care
concerns, notifies the radiologist if when gross pathological
findings are discovered.
-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. Practices
responsible use of communication tools (whiteboard, paging systems,
telephones, email, fax, etc.).
-Technical accuracy: imaging studies are appropriately imaged and
error rates are minimized to appropriate established levels.
-Responsible for in depth knowledge of all routine section specific
protocols/procedures. Able to perform specialized
procedures/protocols with limited assistance.
-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.
-Implements all safety and fall precautions and communicates needs
with team members through effective methods. Recognizes patient
distress signs, initiates and follows emergency procedures:
nurse/physician, DIURT, CODE. Documents incidents, variances,
unusual circumstances or patient concerns and notifies appropriate
personnel as needed.
-Properly administers contrast agents, utilizes sterile or aseptic
technique where applicable. Reviews medications and allergies.
Follows the five rights of drug administration.
-Ensures work areas and equipment is safe, clean, organized and
appropriate supplies are available for the procedures and
checklists are completed (includes emergency supplies).
-During system failure, performs down time procedures and
immediately reports to supervisor for reassignment of duties.
-Relays all equipment malfunctions to the DI Engineering Team,
supervisor and manager with appropriate information readily
available.
-Protect patients by following ALARA and Image Gently
principles.
**Service, Productivity and Efficiency** -Exhibits and maintains a
high level of professionalism and customer service at all times.
Respectful and professional at all times when interacting with
patients and guests, staff and faculty.
-Maintains high productivity levels. Actively seeks opportunities
to assist in overall patient care activities in the department.
This may include escorting patients from holding areas to scanner,
offering to work over when needed, assisting peers and nursing
staff.
-Effectively manages patient flow and minimizes delays by utilizing
critical thinking to analyze and evaluate cause and affect outcomes
and effectively implement solutions. Demonstrates flexibility and
the ability to work effectively and efficiently.
-Ensures completion of all duties and conducts daily verbal
hand-off communication to relief technologist at shift end.
-Must be able to work flexible schedules to cover early and late
hours of operation in all locations of the department. Must be able
to take rotational call including holidays if needed by the
department.
-All other duties as assigned.
**Required:** Graduation from an approved program of ultrasound
technology or radiologic technology.
**Required** : No experience required with graduation from an
approved program of ultrasound technology less than 24 months ago
or graduation from an approved program of radiologic technology and
six months of experience as a registered radiologic technologist at
MDACC. 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: 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.
http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
+ Requisition ID: 142370
+ Employment Status: Per Diem
+ Employee Status: Regular
+ FLSA: non-exempt, eligible for overtime, and is subject to the
provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
+ Work Week: Days
+ Fund Type: Hard
+ Pivotal Position: Yes
+ Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 34,580
+ Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 34,580
+ Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 34,580
+ Science Jobs: No
Keywords: MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston , Ultrasound Technologist - Per Diem, Other , Houston, Texas
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