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UT Southwestern Medical Center

Academic medical center and health system

Ultrasound Sonographer - Inpatient

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDallas, TX, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or graduation from an accredited sonography program is required.
  • Required certifications include American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and either Registered Vascular Technologist or Registered Vascular Specialist, plus Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross by the first day of employment.
  • If hired without Registered Vascular Technologist or Registered Vascular Specialist certification, the sonographer must obtain Registered Vascular Technologist certification within six months of hire; failure to do so may result in separation.
  • The role requires expertise in modality applications, procedures, protocols, and training.
  • The role requires the ability to recognize artifacts and unusual or special problems unrelated to normal scanning routines.
  • The role requires the ability to respond to and interact with stakeholders according to PACT standards.
  • The role requires the ability to devise alternatives and suggestions for workflow constraints.
  • The role requires flexibility and adaptability in a high-volume facility.
  • The role requires the ability to build high-functioning teams across interdepartmental modalities.
  • Work is performed in clinical and hospital settings.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a clean, orderly, and properly supplied work area; use hospital resources responsibly in support of facility financial goals.
  • Check equipment and accessories for proper operation and notify appropriate personnel when repairs are needed.
  • Respond to procedure inquiries and calls in a timely manner, communicate shift-related equipment or pending-exam issues to appropriate staff, and contribute to equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
  • Participate in learning experiences with new employees and students; perform quality control on assigned equipment and promptly report issues.
  • Attend departmental and facility meetings and classes, complete required courses and modules on time, follow time and attendance guidelines and dress code, and participate in regulatory compliance activities.
  • As appropriate, assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the designated supervisor.
  • Verify patient identity using two identifiers, prepare patients, verify screening protocols, answer questions, evaluate history and symptoms against clinical criteria, explain tests, and assess patients' ability to tolerate examinations.
  • Maintain current knowledge, continuing education, and skills to provide appropriate care for newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Perform grayscale, color, and duplex imaging, including carotid, extremity venous and arterial, abdominal Doppler, small-parts, OB/GYN, and general abdominal/body examinations as assigned.
  • Perform non-invasive imaging evaluation of arteries and veins using Doppler and plethysmographic techniques.
  • Verify requisitions and charts for valid written orders, priority dates, ordering comments, physician notes, precautions, and patient consent forms.
  • Perform high-quality ultrasound examinations according to protocol and in a timely manner; assist physicians with additional imaging or biopsy procedures as needed.
  • Complete exam charges and image documentation, ensure images and records have correct patient identification and labels, store images in PACS, and communicate them promptly to radiologists or advanced practice sonographers.
  • Administer contrast material as appropriate and observe patients for adverse reactions.
  • Monitor and train students and residents in current competencies; assist with orientation and training of new staff.
  • Participate in modality-specific quality assurance and quality control programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and participate in accreditation processes as directed.
  • Organize and participate in conferences, seminars, and technical meetings.
  • Arrange equipment maintenance and repair in accordance with maintenance contracts to reduce equipment downtime.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
  • Two years of ultrasound experience is preferred.

About the Company

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Academic medical center and health system

UT Southwestern Medical Center is an academic medical center in Dallas, Texas, integrating patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. It operates a main campus and regional medical centers alongside four schools, including a medical school and graduate programs in health professions and public health. What sets UT Southwestern apart is research output ranked No. 1 worldwide by the Nature Index, backed by Nobel laureates on faculty. The goal is to advance medical discovery into better treatments and compassionate patient care.

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Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
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