Baylor Scott White Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Temple, Texas.

Job Description Requirements

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access
to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Reasons to join the most rewarded healthcare system in Texas include:
Flexible work scheduling
Career advancement/ Leadership opportunities
Relocation assistance
Intraoperative- dedicated OR technologists
Various shifts available for 8, 10 or 12 hours
Enhanced shift differential pay
Tuition: Fully funded bachelors and masters degrees
Competitive Wages and Incentives
Cross-training across modalities
Work in your preferred setting: Academic Level 1 trauma center/ Community Hospital/ Pediatric Hospital/ Ambulatory and Specialty Clinics
JOB SUMMARY
The Ultrasound Technologist Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Clinic, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs routine and complex OB/GYN Sonographic Imaging procedures on ambulatory and hospitalized patients in a Physician Office or Clinic Setting specific to Maternal Fetal Medicine as requested by a physician or other licensed provider and under general supervision of a MFM Specialist Physician for assessment and diagnosis of pregnancy conditions in accordance with established protocols. This position must be able to effectively explain procedures to patients and be sure they are relaxed and at ease during the exam, and provide care to the patients while obtaining diagnostic quality images for interpretation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Performs high quality ultrasound procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment. Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.
Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Able to perform high quality ultrasound procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
Able to perform tasks exclusively without need for routine oversight.
Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.
Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.
Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
Able to take call, if required.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
ARRT-S Sonography (ARRT-S), Reg Diag Med Sono-Abdomen (AB) (RDMS-AB), Reg Diag Med Sono-OB/GYN (OB) (RDMS-OB): Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ARDMS (OB/GYN) or (AB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (S).
Fetal Echocardiography (FE), Fetal Nuchal Translucency (NT): Fetal Echocardiography (FE) or Nuchal Translucency (NT) within 1 year of hire.

Baylor Scott White Health Job ID #25006353.

About Baylor Scott White Health

As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott White Health Plan, Baylor Scott White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform - MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott White today serves more than three million Texans.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance
• Discount program