What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Tech-(Pipeline) position at UT Health San Antonio?
Job Description
Under limited supervision, responsible for performing diagnostic sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment. Leads or mentors lower-level team members.
Responsibilities
Operates ultrasonic equipment in various modes and techniques. Locates, evaluates, and records pertinent anatomical, pathological, and functional data. Schedules and coordinates tests and prepares and maintains operational logs. Records test results and updates patient records for referring physicians. Maintains and calibrates equipment, and orders necessary supplies. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Ability to instruct patients on how to properly position themselves to obtain accurate images. Active listening and interpersonal communication and social skills; ability to sympathize and empathize with patients. Ability to read and comprehend written instructions for imaging orders. Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner. Ability to work independently or with little supervision in a team environment. Ability to act as a team leader, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality required.
Required Skills
Five (5) years of diagnostic ultrasound experience is required.
Under limited supervision, responsible for performing diagnostic sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment. Leads or mentors lower-level team members.
Responsibilities
Operates ultrasonic equipment in various modes and techniques. Locates, evaluates, and records pertinent anatomical, pathological, and functional data. Schedules and coordinates tests and prepares and maintains operational logs. Records test results and updates patient records for referring physicians. Maintains and calibrates equipment, and orders necessary supplies. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Ability to instruct patients on how to properly position themselves to obtain accurate images. Active listening and interpersonal communication and social skills; ability to sympathize and empathize with patients. Ability to read and comprehend written instructions for imaging orders. Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner. Ability to work independently or with little supervision in a team environment. Ability to act as a team leader, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality required.
Required Skills
Five (5) years of diagnostic ultrasound experience is required.