Sonographer

Sonographer

DispatchHealth Management

Houston, TX 77073

Posted 9 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Job Description

    Sonographer

    How You'll Make an Impact:

    Future Opening!

    As a mobile ultrasound technologist at DispatchHealth Imaging, youll:

    Use a company vehicle equipped with sonography equipment and drive to ultrasound patients in different facilities throughout your shift to perform ultrasound examinations on patients of all ages.

    What You'll Do:

    Your day-to-day experience as a mobile ultrasound technologist will include:

    • Travel in a vehicle to perform high quality ultrasound exams for patients in a variety of service locations, including private residences, skilled nursing homes, senior living facilities, correctional facilities and other places of service.
    • Follow all company policies, procedures, protocols, and comply with all applicable state and federal rules, regulations, and standards.
    • Demonstrate competency in the performance of portable ultrasound studies based on established company and industry protocols and procedures.
    • Demonstrate safe work practices appropriate to position; including safe driving, infection control, use of appropriate personal protective equipment; safe operation of ultrasound equipment, vehicle loading/unloading of ultrasound equipment, safely move portable ultrasound units during patient visits, and other activities associated with performing the responsibilities as a portable ultrasound technologist.
    • Perform sonographic examinations as ordered by the ordering physician.
    • Prepare preliminary technologists worksheets after each study and communicate the worksheets to reading radiologists
    • Complete all forms and maintain records, visits logs, and reports of work performed according to standard protocols.
    • Upload all required documents into company systems according to company protocols.
    • Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment; assist with troubleshooting and problem solving of equipment and systems as directed by management or Service Department personnel.
    • Take good care of vehicle; ensure that the vehicle is well stocked with necessary supplies.
    • Operate and behave in full compliance with all applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations.
    • Orient new staff and trains students, if requested.
    What You Need:
    • To qualify as a mobile ultrasound technologist, you must meet all state-specific and federal requirements for training, education, competency, certification, and state license to perform, including one or more of the following:
      • Graduate of an accredited program in Sonography.
      • Ultrasound technologists must be credentialed in medical sonography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).?
      • Sonographers registered through ARDMS must be Registered Diagnostic Sonographer (RDMS), and/orRegistered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
    • Valid drivers license with good driving record.
    • Ability to move or lift equipment up to 50 pounds
    • Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs easily
    • Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed

    Who We Are:

    DispatchHealth Imaging, with the acquisition of PPX & DMI, has over 50 years of mobile imaging experience. DispatchHealth Imaging professionals travel locally to diagnose patients in their own homes or at a facility. As the premiere provider of portable digital x-rays, ultrasounds, EKGs, holter monitors, echocardiograms, and dopplers we pride ourselves on having superior digital technology which allow for expedited care. Home health care services are becoming increasingly common, and this is a great opportunity to become part of one of the fastest growing mobile imaging companies in the country.

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