Advanced Ultrasound Technologist - Maternal Fetal Medicine
Company: Christus Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: This Job works within the scope of practice
as defined by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists. This Job must be able
to handle the movement, set-up, and operation of medical ultrasound
equipment. The Technologist must be able to handle all patients
according to the needs of that patient and take direction from the
Radiology Medical Director, understand patient assessment/treatment
procedures, and document appropriate procedural information in the
patient's medical record. Responsible for accurately and
responsively performing varied and moderately complex clinical
tasks. Works on problems of diverse scope and complexity. Assists
clinical team members and department or unit management in
determining methods and procedures for new tasks. Assists with
regulatory compliance. May be asked to participate in educational
presentations to staff/students. May serve as a functional mentor.
Expected to be an active/current member of the American Institute
of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). Responsibilities: Meets
expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of
Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Demonstrates
adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health. Maintains
consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with
appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality,
professionalism, and reliability. Promotes staff growth,
development, and employee engagement by collaborating with
management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work
environment. Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by
providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring
physicians. Performs all duties in a manner that protects the
confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any
confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance
of assigned job duties. Appropriately adapt assigned patient
assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the
unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific,
and other developmental needs of each patient served. Ensures
compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as
deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and
other regulatory entities. Performs examinations/procedures as
needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the
Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented
competencies. Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and
at other campuses as needed or required. Ensures completed exams
are scanned and stored correctly in PACS. Ability to follow PACS
downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s)
or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the
Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate
follow-up. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements:
Education/Skills Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound program or
other accepted and approved equivalent required Associate degree
preferred Experience Minimum 2 years of experience in at least 3
Ultrasound disciplines: Abdominal Echocardiography (adult, fetal or
pediatric) OG/GYN Vascular Breast Musculoskeletal 3 years of
clinical experience preferred Basic computer experience required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Sonography (S) by ARRT
or Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS required Requires one or more of the
following specialties: Breast (BR) RDMS by ARDMS\ Fetal
Echocardiogram (FE) RDMS or RDCS by ARDMS Obstetrics & Gynecology
(OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS Pediatric Sonography (PS) RDMS by ARDMS
Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS Pediatric
Echocardiography (PE) RDCS by ARDMS Registered Vascular
Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS State Licensure required if in New
Mexico DMS by MIRTP NMED BLS required Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time
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