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Geographic Location: Houston, Texas 77054
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Job Code: 10-01248
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Since 1976, The Woman s Hospital of Texas has been the state s premier facility dedicated solely to the care of women and newborn infants. More women choose to have their babies at The Woman s Hospital of Texas than at any other hospital in the Houston area or Texas Medical Center. Over 9,642 babies are born here every year.
The Radiology Department at The Woman's Hospital of Texas provides a wide range of outpatient diagnostic ultrasound and other technologies including CT scans, nuclear medicine, echocardiography and radiography. The hospital is an acute-care hospital near the Texas Medical Center with 397 licensed beds offering a full range of medical services exclusively for women and infants.
We are currently seeking an experienced Ultrasound Technician to join our team. For more information regarding The Woman s Hospital of Texas, our units and staff members please contact me Lisa Waters at 713.791.7213.
POSITION SUMMARY:
1. Under the supervision of the Radiology Director and Manager of Imaging Services, responsible for the provision of quality Ultrasound Services to include OB/GYN, Abdominal, Breast, Small parts, Neurological, and limited vascular exams.
2. Recognizes the purpose of employment is to prioritize the patient as number one.
3. Fulfills the duty and responsibility to maintain competence and to continue personal and professional growth.
4. Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areas.
5. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by taking ownership of time management, decreasing waste (of time and supplies) and promoting cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.
6. Demonstrates the ability to be an advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient.
7. Interactions with patients and colleagues demonstrate compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural beliefs.
8. Communicate effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, and satellite staff) to provide for continuity of patient care and to meet the needs of the customers we serve.
9. Demonstrates ability to fulfill requirements of attendance, punctuality, and timekeeping practices.
10. Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative and motivation to achieve the goals of the unit.
11. To uphold the standards of the profession and organization and practice ethically and with integrity.
12. Travel to other satellite facilities as needed for staffing requirements
13. Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Education required and/or preferred:
REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited School of Sonography or equitable on the job training.
Licensure/Certification
REQUIRED: ARDMS registered or Registry Eligible, CCI registration acceptable for vascular and echocardiography specialties.
Experience required or preferred:
REQUIRED: OB/GYN; Abdominal and Small parts
PREFERRED: Neurological and limited vascular experience
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Must be able to demonstrate scanning skills in the above required areas.
Ability to plan work and complete assignments in a timely manner without close supervision. Reads and writes English with the skills necessary to translate physician's orders. Basic computer and typing skills. Knowledge of standard precautions. Ability to listen, empathize and respond to patient, internal and external partners needs.
Lynn Goodman
Recruiter
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
7600 Fannin
Houston TX 77054
O: 713.791.7213
F: 713.791.7620
E: Lynn.Goodman@HCAHealthcare.com
www.hcacareers.com
City Description:
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Facility Description:
USresources Healthcare provides clinical, clerical, and professional support staff for hospitals, health maintenance organizations, nursing homes, clinics, community health agencies, state and municipal facilities, and mental health agencies.
Job Requirements:
(ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST over 1.0 year(s) OR ULTRASOUND TECH over 1.0 year(s) OR SONOGRAPHER over 1.0 year(s) ) AND(ARDMS )
Benefits:
Our highly experienced consultants offer Job Seekers absolute confidentiality and constructive career guidance.
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Job Details |
Date Posted: 10/26/2011
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Position Type: Radiologic Technologist
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Job Status: Full Time
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Specialty Type: Radiologic |
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Employment Setting: Not Specified
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