Ultrasound Technologist I at Shannon Health – San Angelo, Texas

Job Summary

Provides diagnostic medical sonography services that are consistent with clinical education and training in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and professional standards. Individuals will demonstrate clinical competencies to perform Ultrasound procedures ranging in age from infant to geriatric under the interpreting physicians supervision.

Prepares and positions patient for ultrasound exam. Operates ultrasound equipment to produce and record images according to physician's directive. Processes results and completes documentation for interpretation by physician.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Preferred
  • Graduate from an approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or Ultrasound Technician Program

Experience:

Pathway I

• Required
  • Demonstrates competency in one major specialty area recognized by the ARDMS, ARRT, CCI, or other accrediting body and performs exams at a proficient skill level (i.e. General, OB/GYN, Vascular, Breast)
• Pathway II
  • Required
    • Able to participate in a 12 month competency training program as dictated by the accrediting agencies.

*Successful completion of one (1) of the competencies listed above is REQUIRED

Certification/Licensure:

Pathway I

• Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
  • Current, Valid Texas Driver’s License
  • Certification from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (S) OR American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
    • Must obtain within twelve (12) months of start date

Pathway II

• Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
  • Current, Valid Texas Driver’s License
  • Certification from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (S) OR American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
    • Required within twelve (12) months after post-completion of yearlong training