Posted: 08-Oct-25
Location: Rowlett, Texas
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Internal Number: 25009870_rxr-1
About Us
Title: Multispecialty Sonographer
Schedule: PRN-as needed
Setting: Hospital, Emergency, Inpatient, Outpatient
Required Certifications: Abdomen (RDMS-AB), OB(RD MS-OB) & Vascular (RVT or RVS) preferred.
Location: Lake Pointe Medical Center- Rowlett, Lake Pointe Imaging Center- Rockwall, Lake Pointe Imaging Center- Greenville, Lake Pointe Imaging Center- Wylie, Lake Pointe Imaging Center Forney
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
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- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401 (k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
Job Summary
The Multispecialty Sonographer performs basic to advanced ultrasound services. These may include abdominal, Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal, and small parts. This position examines the patient's clinical history to identify the examination's purpose. It frames the clinical questions the examination aims to answer and expands the examination as needed.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Performs various specialty ultrasound procedures using different equipment and techniques. Makes necessary measurements for accurate and high-quality interpretation results.
- Identifies and defines abnormalities specific to the procedure. Extends the examination scope appropriately, deviating from standard techniques when necessary. Correlates other diagnostic test results with anatomy and function. Utilizes appropriate protection measures during procedures.
- May assist physicians in procedure and operating rooms by performing ultrasound studies. This aids in complex procedures and decreases risk factors.
- Prepares patients for procedures and obtains clinical history, including physical findings and lab data. Adapts imaging techniques for comprehensive exams to avoid errors. Explains the purpose of the ultrasound examination to the patient and answers questions.
- Imaging team members must follow policies, procedures, and workflows. These include PACS, EMR, image exchange systems, modality worklist integrity, record management, and BioMed services.
- Records statistics and performs daily maintenance of the ultrasound Lab and its equipment, reporting all malfunctions as appropriate.
- Acts as a resource to team members, physicians and students regarding equipment, techniques, procedures, and studies to optimize patient care.
- Works closely with ultrasound team members to ensure quality processes and follow protocols. Assists with unit or organization accreditation activities as delegated.
- Implements protocols as new technology evolves, ensures implementation and adherence to system standards.
- Assures operation of equipment by performing quality checks following manufacturer?s recommendations and troubleshooting equipment as required.
Key Success Factors
- Must be familiar with approved clinical protocols for each type of ultrasound examination to be performed.
- Must meet all qualifications for any two of these specialties: Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal, or small parts. Work at least 25% of the time in the second modality. Pediatric and adult scopes are separate specialties by certification.
- Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic methods, instrumentation, and techniques.
- Knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology for each different specialty.
- Knowledge of proper infection control, including precautionary procedures.
- Knowledge of relevant laws regarding patient confidentiality and privacy.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with healthcare providers, including other sonographers, physicians, and nurses.
- Skilled in the utilization of computers and medical equipment.
- Able to serve as trainer by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
- Able to take call, if required.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
- Fetal Echocardiography (FE)/Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSK)/Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)/Reg Dig Card Son-Adult Echo (RDCS-AE)/Ped.Echocardiography (PE) (RDCS-PE)/Reg Diag Medical Sonographer (RDMS)/Reg Diag Med Sono-Abdomen (AB) (RDMS-AB)/Reg Diag Med Sono-Breast (BR) (RDMS-BR)/Reg Diag Med Sono-OB/GYN (OB) (RDMS-OB)/RDMS-Pediatric Sonography (PS) (RDMS-PS)/Registered Vascular Tech (RVT)
- ARDMS in (AB) or (OB) or RVT (ARDMS): Must have 2 years of related Multispecialty Experience and
Must have TWO of the following in separate specialties:
- ARDMS - RDMS: AB, BR, OB/GYN, PS/ARDMS - RDCS: AE, FE, PE/ARDMS - RVT/ARDSM - RMSKS/ARRT - S, VS, BS.
- Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.