Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Harlingen, TX at Fidelity Partners Services in Harlingen, Texas, United States

Responsibilities

• Perform quality registered diagnostic medical sonography services, as listed above, as ordered in a timely manner as scheduled by the Rio Grande State Center (RGSC) Outpatient Clinic.
• Review each exam for technical accuracy and communicate pertinent clinical data to the physician for interpretation.
• Proficient in performing vascular Doppler, general ultrasounds, and 2D echocardiogram scans for patients scheduled through the RGSC scheduling system.
• Responsible for operation and experienced in the use of the GE Logic P6 and GE Vivid T8 sonography equipment.
• Assures patient safety, comfort, and care through proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of sonography equipment and universal precautions and proper disinfection techniques.
• Reports any need of inventory supplies related to sonography scans.
• Reports any malfunction with sonography or related equipment to the contract manager or designee.
• Maintains safeguards against loss or unauthorized access and to assure confidentiality (complying with HIPAA regulations).
• Must comply with any training required by RGSC OPC and Health and Human Services (HHS).
• Notify Radiology Supervisor and/or OPC Clinic Director (956) 364-8700 of any complications associated with procedures and ability to perform above duties.

Requirements

• Must hold one of the following certifications by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS):
• RDMS – Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• RDCS – Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
• RVT – Registered Vascular Technologist
• A valid certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by the American Heart Association.
• Must maintain required certification/license required by the Joint Commission or other entity to perform vascular dopplers, general ultrasounds, and 2D.
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience.

Skills

Required

• RVT – Registered Vascular Technologist
• Vascular Doppler
• General ultrasounds
• 2D echocardiogram scans
• GE Logic P6 sonography equipment
• GE Vivid T8 sonography equipment
• HIPAA regulations

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.