Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS/ARRT)

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.

• Employment Status: Full-time
• Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly
• Schedule: Sunday through Saturday, including Weekends, Federal Holidays, and Training holidays. Shifts will be up to 12-hour shifting nights and/or weekends.
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

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.

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