Ultrasound Sonographer, Rvt/Rvs - PRN

PRN Ultrasound Sonographer, RVT or RVS

Faith-based organization, stable staff, and wonderful company culture!

Experienced Ultrasound Sonographer needed to join our fantastic team on a PRN basis! Beautiful out-patient Primary Care / Health and Wellness Clinics, all opened in the last 3 years! Shifts will always be during the week (Monday-Friday), between the hours of 8:00 am-5:00 pm covering for our full-time Sonographers when they are out on PTO, etc. We have 4 clinic locations: Westover Hills (Culebra & Rogers Road), Fair Oaks (IH-10 and Ralph Fair Road), Schertz (IH-35 and Schertz Parkway) and a brand-new facility located in the Roosevelt area of San Antonio (South/SE Loop 410). Looking for an individual who is open to floating and picking up shifts between all locations. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Sonography, ARDMS Certification / RVT or RVS is required.

Essential Job Functions:

The Ultrasound Sonographer / RVT or RVS uses ultrasound high-frequency sound waves to take images of the body's internal organs and tissues to assist physicians with diagnosing and monitoring a variety of conditions and diseases. Types of scans will include Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Tests (CIMT) / Carotids, Abdomen, Bladder, Kidney, Testicle/Scrotum, Thyroid, Extremities, DVT and Liver.

Apply directly or call Karen Hogan @ #210-723-6733. You can also email your resume to karen.hogan@hbdus.com.

Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Sonography or Medical Radiology Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Sonography, ARDMS Certification / RVT or RVS is required.

Experience: Minimum of one year of related clinical experience and/or training.

Essential Job Functions:

• Explaining sonographic procedures to patients, answering questions, preparing patients by applying the gel to the skin, and positioning the patients on the table

• Ensuring clear images for diagnostic purposes and adjusting the sonographic equipment when necessary

• Selecting the appropriate settings and adjusting the patients' positions accordingly

• Monitoring and caring for patients to ensure their safety and comfort during the procedures

• Selecting and examining images, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas, and determining if the scope of the exam should be extended, based on preliminary findings

• Presenting the sonograms and preliminary findings to the Physicians

• Completing the appropriate documentation and maintaining patients' histories and medical records in the electronic medical records (EMR)

• Assisting Physicians and the healthcare teams during invasive procedures

• Maintaining and cleaning the sonographic equipment

• Performing administrative and other duties as needed

Required Skills:

• Must be able to perform Carotids

• Ability to explain technical terms in clear and understandable way

• Good eyesight and attention to detail

• Strong analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, and other team members.

• Basic radiology and sonographer skills.

• Basic mathematical skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and people skills.

• Excellent computer skills with respect to working with an electronic medical record.

• Working knowledge of medical terms and a good knowledge of the English language and grammar rules.

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

• Ability to deal with problems and take direction.

• Detail-oriented and organized.

• Excellent attendance is a requirement of the position.

Preferred Skills:

• Computer skills including, but not limited to, electronic medical records and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to perform CIMTs.

• Ability to operate and maintain clinical medical equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; talk; and hear

• The team member is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch

• Team member may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds