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Matrix Providers is hiring a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS/ARRT) to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in Fort Hood, TX / Fort Cavazos!

• Employment Status: Full-time
• Compensation: Hourly position, paid bi-weekly
• Schedule: Scheduling determine with facility / May include: Sunday through Saturday, possible weekends, Federal Holidays, training holidays. Shifts will be up to 12-hour shifts, may include nights and/or weekends.
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage. Click here to learn about our benefits packages.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan!
  • Health & Wellness (H&W) fringe benefit available in lieu of insurance options

Requirements: The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS/ARRT) must have and meet the following:

• Degree/Education: Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint
  Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or the
  Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA, OR
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS),Certified by the American
  Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or the American Registry of Clinical
  Radiography Technologist in the specialty identified in the TO.
• Experience: One year of experience as a radiologic technologist or in the specialty
  area identified within the last two (2) years

Job Summary:

• Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO.
• Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures by the Radiology Department policies and procedures.
• Send the appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
• Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
• Process digital images and submit them for interpretation by radiologists.
• Ensure patients are appropriately prepared for procedures, including obtaining consent before beginning any examination.
• Perform selected radiology examinations and procedures under the supervision of a radiologist.
• Responsible for evaluating image quality, making initial image observations, and forwarding those observations to the supervising radiologist.
• Adapt examination protocols to improve diagnostic quality.
• Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring that each patient receives quality care in the radiology department or clinic.
• Document all procedures and maintain records by MTF policy.
• As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and
• MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.
• Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in trouble call log book.
• Observe and report any symptoms that directly affect the patient's condition due to adverse reactions to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention.
• Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.
• Perform complex ultrasound examinations of human subjects to diagnose and treat disease or injury.
• Receive and review requests from physicians and other health care providers for ultrasound examination of patients.
• Determine the condition of issues, procedures, and equipment necessary to best meet the need of individual cases.
• Explain procedures and actions to allay fears and maximize secure cooperation.
• If unanticipated conditions or anomalies are discovered, extend and modify procedures to ensure complete and accurate information regarding finding and patient condition.
• Observes and report patient responses to instructions, movement, touch, etc., if significant.
• Monitor patient conditions during the examination and, if necessary, render emergency aid and summon for assistance.
• Assist in performing invasive procedures such as biopsies, aspirations, nephrectomies, and amniocentesis.
• Use the scanner to properly position probes and other equipment, fix the point of entry, and determine the depth and direction of penetration and location within the body.
• Locates disease site, identifies position and functioning or response of organs, etc.
• Advises physician of any problems, conditions, or anomalies found during or as a result of the procedure.
• Explains procedures, capabilities, techniques, equipment, concepts, and principles of ultrasound methodology and its use and limitations as a diagnostic tool.
• Performs operator-level maintenance and care of equipment.
• Prepare and replace imaging material.

Matrix Providers is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please see https://matrixproviders.com/accessibility-eeo-disclaimer. To learn more about our Benefits Packages, please see https://matrixproviders.com/benefits.

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