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Ultrasonographer – Texas Health StephenvillePosition Highlights
Work location: Texas Health Stephenville 411 Belknap Stephenville, TX 76401
Work environment: Radiology Diagnostic Services
At Texas Health Stephenville we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 98-bed full-service hospital serving Erath and surrounding counties since 1926. Texas Health Stephenville is a Pathway to Excellence hospital. If you’re looking for surgical services, women’s and infants’ services, advanced diagnostic imaging, wound care and cardiac rehab we’ve got it. In addition, we’re a Level IV trauma center, a Level III Stroke Support Facility and have Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification for Chest Pain Management.Texas Health Stephenville is fortunate to be part of Texas Health Resources, an employer of over 26,000 employees and among the top five largest employers in the DFW area. Stephenville provides a uniquely inviting mix: family focused, higher learning opportunities with Tarleton State University and Ranger College presence, rodeo hub and cultural center where fine arts take center stage. Excellence is always at the forefront in everything Stephenville does. A city of over 20,000 friendly people, Stephenville is an inviting, gracious community with a rich western heritage in a beautiful country setting along the Bosque River. As more restaurants, activities, and shopping comes to town, Stephenville is the ideal balance for growth and opportunity for families ready to flourish in good schools and neighborhoods. Hailed in Norman Crampton’s landmark guide, The 100 Best Small Towns in America, Stephenville combines small town friendliness and ease with leading edge learning while putting the metro amenities of Forth Worth just an easy hour’s drive away. The “Cowboy Capital of the World” offers a uniquely advantageous brand of life and work. No wonder Stephenville’s population has grown 30% in the last two decades; come join us!
High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
Graduate of AMA approved/accredited Ultrasound Program (preferred)
1 year experience in hospital setting (preferred)
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care (required)
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Sonography (preferred)
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Sonography w/in 12 months (required) or
ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers (preferred)
ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers w/in 12 months (required)
Position Responsibilities A Texas Health Ultrasonographer is responsible for explaining procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to and during exam, imaging correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols, and performing complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations.In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Ultrasonographer will
assist radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique.
correctly send and transfer images to PACS.
work in tandem with staff to ensure laser images from modality or PACS are printed as needed.
operate, care for and maintain equipment.
prepare room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies).
handle patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging.
At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture makes THR a great place to work.Here are a few of our recent awards:· 2023 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (9th consecutive year & we're one of only three health systems to be recognized.)· America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek magazine (We’re one of only six healthcare employers in Texas to earn a spot on the list.)· 2022 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (8th consecutive year, 7th year as #1)· 2022 Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work®Explore our Texas Health careers site (https://jobs.texashealth.org/) for info like Benefits (https://jobs.texashealth.org/benefits) , Job Listings by Category (https://jobs.texashealth.org/professions) , recent Awards (https://jobs.texashealth.org/awards) we’ve won and more.Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .#LI-LC1Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
