What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist-Senior 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
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.
- 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.
Five (5) years of diagnostic ultrasound experience is required.