• Job Description

  Req#: 69553
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  MISSION STATEMENT
  
  
  
  The mission of The University of Texas M . D. Ander so n Ca ncer Center i s to eliminate cancer in Texas, the natio n , and the world through out s tanding programs that integrate patient care , research and prevention , and through education for undergraduat e and graduate students , trainees, professional s, employees and the public.
  
  
  
  
  
  SUMMARY
  
  
  
  The primary purpose of this po s ition is to provide technical and specialized skills in the operation of Brea s t U ltrasound Ima g in g procedures on UT MDACC patient s.
  
  
  
  The Breast Ultrasound Technologist i s re s pon s ibl e for:
  
  • Daily operations of the Ultrasound sec tio n , p a ti ent workflow, equipment mainte n a nce , the report of equipment failures , and quality assessment (QA ).
  
  • Indep e nd e nt operation of all routine , portable and intraoper a ti ve ultrasound equipment.
  
  • Performing diagnostic ultr aso und examinations in keeping with a ge s p ec ific need s, protocols , a nd co mmunication of result s of diagnostic exa mination s. Willing to l ea rn new technologies as th ey b ec ome available.
  
  • Knowl e d ge of ultra so und cross-sectional anatomy , disease proce sses and eva luation of th e re s ulting d a ta
  
  • Performin g procedur es as pre sc rib e d by DI Faculty.
  
  • E n s urin g a sa fe environment for patient s and peer s. Practices ultra s ound safety using ALARA concepts.
  
  • Ef fe c tiv ely communicating and working with patient s, their family m e mb e r s, and all UTMDACC staff to e n sure high quality diagno stic procedures are p erfo rm e d. Dutie s and r es pon s ibilitie s are co nducted in a manner th a t effectively supports efficient patient ser v ice s .
  
  • Providin g education , trainin g , and mentoring to s tud e nt s, technologi s t s, nur s in g, faculty , and ot h e r s.
  
  • Maintainin g a high standard of medical ethics at all times and i s se lf-motivated to inc rease level of understanding and knowledge of the field , disea se proce sses, and ne w procedures as they evolve.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  KEY FUNCTIONS
  
  
  Technical Skills:
  
  • Responsible for provision of high quality exams while working in a dynamic , complex team oriented highly productive patient care environment.
  
  • Performs studies / procedures as outlined in the department manuals / guidelines including routine , immediate care, portable, on-call, biopsy procedures , and intraoperative cases by applying principles of ultrasound in the execution of imaging requirements.
  
  • Recognize s significant clinical information and historical facts from the medical record that may affect the exam and patient care .
  
  • Responsible for quality assurance activities on technical equipment and collaborates with appropriate parties to resolve image quality issues.
  
  • Communicates effectively with patient care team members to answer the associated clinical care question s .
  
  • Responsible for accurately entering data or patient demographics into the Radiology Information System, all clinical computer system s , and ultra s ound units . Ensures completeness of patient information in computer systems and related paperwork.
  
  • Ensures that patient studies are appropriately coded and charged.
  
  • Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to work effectively.
  
  · Must be able to rotate day shift hours to cover the hours of operation in the ACB.
  
  · Must be able to take rotational call including holidays (the technologist may switch call
  
  · schedules with another technologist with notification and approval of superviso r / manager).
  
  · Must be flexible to the demands of patient care by coming in early and/or staying late
  
  • Practices responsible use of communication tools (whiteboard , paging s y stem s , telephone s , email, fax, etc ) .
  
  • Corrects problems as they arise and notifies supervisor / manager when assistance is required to do so.
  
  • Maintain productivity standards as defined in the section.
  
  • Error rates are minimized to appropriate established levels.
  
  • Accurately demonstrates anatomy and pathology through proper diagnostic s canning.
  
  · Uses proper scanning techniques, annotation , anatomical and pathological demonstration , and
  
  correct any errors.
  
  · Clearly discusses with the radiologist ultrasound findings of patient by using cognitive sonographic skills to identify , record , and adapt procedures based on diagnostic information
  
  received.
  
  · Responsible for independent operation and maintains working knowledge of all ultrasound
  
  equipment used in the sectio n .
  
  · Interprets orders such as patient requisition, including special instructions
  
  · Maintains knowledge of protocol s , procedures, and disease processes performed.
  
  • Ensures completion of all duties and conducts daily verbal hand-off communication to relief technologist at shift end.
  
  • Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Patient Care:
  
  
  • F unctions within professional scope of practice.
  
  • Ensures the patient is imaged in a safe environment, free of h a z ards.
  
  • Identifies patients using approved identifiers.
  
  • Provides full attention to the patient and the procedure.
  
  • Sets up patient studies utilizing approved protocols / procedures and brings questions forward before imaging patients.
  
  • Follows fall precautions and posts patient updates on the whiteboards or though other communication methods.
  
  • En s ures appropriate supplies are available for the procedure.
  
  
  • Recognizes patient distress signs, initiates and follows emergency procedures: nurs e / physicia n , DIURT, MERIT, and CODE.
  
  • Utilizes sterile or aseptic technique where applicable.
  
  • Demonstrates the ability to address and handle patient care concerns , Notifies the radiologist if when gross pathological findings are discovered.
  
  • Seeks opportunities to assist in overall patient care activities .This may include escorting patients from holding areas to scanner, offering to work over when needed, assisting peers and nursing staff.
  
  • Recognizes examination findings that may require immediate clinical response and notifies the interpreting radiologist (such as Critica l Results )
  
  • Protect patients from ionizing radiation by following ALARA radiation safety guideline s , providing lead shielding when applicable and by monitoring of technical scanning parameters.
  
  • Maintains necessary inventory of supp l ies for all examination rooms.
  
  • Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Compliance Activities:
  
  • Maintains current required l i censure and certifications.
  
  • Follows Institution, Division and section specific policies , procedures , guidelines and protocol
  
  • Demonstrates adherence to Joint Commission s tandards and initiatives and to applicable state and federal licensure and guideline s .
  
  • Attends mandatory in-services. Maintains expectations for safety preparednes s , including but not limited to: Orientation to new equipment, Employee Education Event , CPR training , fire dri1 1 s .
  
  • Attends, contributes and participates in regularly s cheduled departmental meetings.
  
  • In a self- directed manner and timely manner , satisfies department in-services and continuing education requirements for the institution , division, and section.
  
  • Verifie s corr e ct procedures / supplie s are entered in RIS for accurate billing.
  
  • Documents incidents , variance s , unusual circum s tances or patient concern during the ultrasound procedure a nd notifies the radiologi s t or supervi s or a s needed.
  
  • A ss ure s all necessary patient documentation i s comp l ete and accurate by clearly writing required information on all necessary forms (such as biopsy paperwork ).
  
  • Other duties a s assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Operations:
  
  
  • Actively participates in quality and performance improvement activities.
  
  • Identifie s new ways to improve workflows and the patient experience.
  
  • Effectively manages patient flow and minimize s delays-by utilizing critical thinking to analyze and evaluate simple cause and effect outcomes.
  
  • Takes appropriate action to categorize problems into high and low priority level s and exerc1ses appropriate action to maintain efficiencies.
  
  • Coordinates patient flows through the s ection acting as a resource to the patient care team.
  
  • Ensure s appropriate inventory available to en s ure required resources are available throughout the da y / wee k .
  
  • During system failure, performs s ection down time procedures and immediately reports to s upervisor for reassignment of duties.
  
  • Relays all equipment malfunctions to the DI E ngineering Team, supervisor and manager with appropriate information readily available.
  
  • Demonstrate s knowledge of area specific proce ss e s, scheduling capacit y , and applies knowledge of work area to maximi z e efficiencie s .
  
  • Other dutie s a s assigned.
  
  
  
  
  Educatio n :
  
  
  • Participates in on-going learning and demonstrates application of it in his/her role.
  
  • Actively seeks opportunities to d evelop professionally and pe r sonally.
  
  • Coac hes a nd mentors others relating specific aspects of the job.
  
  • Provides leadership and training to students, technologists, and other staff members on an ongoing basis. Other duties as assigne d .
  
  • Fosters and encourages a receptive and nurturing environment by actively contributing to the educati o n activ itie s of patients, family member s , faculty, radiology resident s , coworkers, volunteers and student s .
  
  • Other duties as assigned
  
  
  
  
  Marginal Functions:
  
  
  • Able to assume leadership re spons ibilities in the absence of the area supervisor as needed. This involves maintaining patient flow and communicating any problems to the Diagnostic Imaging Manager or Supervisor.
  
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal s kills. Esta bli shes and maintains a high l eve l of professionalism through cooperation, receptiveness, and se n s itivity to others.
  
  • Assists physicians w ith research projects in any capac ity (scanning patients, retri ev in g report s , logging data , and others ).
  
  • Demonstrates , by example , a hi gh -level customer service philosoph y , ethical behavior and institutional core values.
  
  • Understa nds and promote s team participation over individual contribution.
  
  • Able to work without supervisi o n .
  
  • Performs specia l projects; volunteers for assignments both internal and external to department.
  
  • Performs other dutie s as assigned.
  REQUIREMENTS
  Required Education: Graduation from an accredited program of ultrasound technology or radiologic technology.
  Required Experience: None.
  Required certification: One of the following: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: Sonography (ARRT--S); Breast Sonography (ARRT-- BS); Vascular Sonography (ARRT--VS); Cardiovascular Credentialing International - Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI --RVS); OR, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS). Basic Life Support (BLS).
  Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
  It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
  Additional Information
  • Requisition ID: 170198
  • Employment Status: Full-Time
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Work Week: Days
  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 75,000
  • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 93,500
  • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 112,000
  • FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
  • Fund Type: Hard
  • Work Location: Onsite
  • Pivotal Position: No
  • Referral Bonus Available?: No
  • Relocation Assistance Available?: No
  • Science Jobs: No
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a comprehensive cancer center in Houston, Texas.

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