US Tech FT / Mid-Day & Evening / Matrix / Every Other Weekend / ARDMS / RVT - Katy Hospital

Memorial Hermann - Katy, TX

Full-time

Katy, TX

Hospitals

About the position

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. This position performs ultrasound procedures to be used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The role is essential in ensuring that patients receive the best possible care through accurate imaging and compassionate service. The ultrasound technologist will be responsible for preparing patients for exams, explaining procedures, positioning patients correctly, selecting appropriate imaging techniques, and ensuring the technical quality of the images produced. This position requires a commitment to safety, compassion, personalization, and efficiency, aligning with our mission to create healthier communities now and for generations to come. The ultrasound technologist will also be responsible for entering and monitoring patient data, performing quality assurance on ultrasound equipment, and assisting with the initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditations. The role includes identifying and reporting any accidents, complaints, or equipment malfunctions to department management. Additionally, the technologist will take emergency calls within the department and ensure safe care to patients, staff, and visitors by adhering to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service. This position promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory and continuing education and skills competency, supporting department-based goals that contribute to the success of the organization. The ultrasound technologist will demonstrate a commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences, modeling Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound/sonography procedures on patients.
• Prepares patients for the exam and explains the procedure.
• Positions patients for the exam and selects appropriate imaging techniques.
• Ensures technical quality of the images produced.
• Enters and monitors patient data.
• Performs quality assurance on ultrasound equipment.
• Assists with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.
• Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints, or equipment malfunctions to department management.
• Takes emergency call within the department.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors by adhering to all policies and procedures.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency.
• Models service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Sonography Technology.
• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support.
• Registered Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-S) or equivalent certification.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others.