Job Summary
Provides diagnostic medical sonography services that are consistent with clinical education and training in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and professional standards. Individuals will demonstrate clinical competencies to perform Ultrasound procedures ranging in age from infant to geriatric under the interpreting physicians supervision.
Prepares and positions patient for ultrasound exam. Operates ultrasound equipment to produce and record images according to physician's directive. Processes results and completes documentation for interpretation by physician.
Education
Education Type
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
High School Diploma
N/A
Required*
Graduate from an approved School
Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or Ultrasound Technician Program
Preferred
Experience
Documentation of competency must be in education file for achievement of position; annual review of maintaining position will be performed by manager.
Competency
Required/Preferred
Pathway 1: Demonstrates competency in 1 major specialty area recognized by the ARDMS, ARRT, CCI, or other accrediting body and performs exams at a proficient skill level (i.e. General, OB/GYN, Vascular, Breast); Or,
Required*
Pathway 2: Able to participate in a 12 month competency training program as dictated by the accrediting agencies.
Required*
*Successful completion of one (1) of the competencies listed above is REQUIRED.
Certification & Licensures
Ultrasound Tech I (Pathway 1)
Type
Required/Preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Required,
within 90 days of start date
Current, Valid Texas Driver's License
Required
Certification from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (S) OR American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Required, within 12 months of position start date
OR
Ultrasound Tech I (Pathway 2)
Type
Required/Preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Required,
within 90 days of start date
Current, Valid Texas Driver's License
Required
Certification from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (S) OR American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Required, within 12 months after post-completion of yearlong (12 month) training