Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibility:
- Upon the order of a qualified provider, the Ultrasound Lead Technologist utilizes equipment that employs high frequency sound waves for diagnostic purposes according to policies, procedures, and protocols of the KSC Radiology Department and Kelsey-Seybold Clinic. Imaging services vary by location, therefore, performance of special procedures but not limited to breast sonohysterography and/or vascular ultrasound may be required depending on assigned site. The Ultrasound Lead Technologist will utilize the designated Radiology Information System (RIS) to complete clerical processes and the designated Patient Archiving System (PACS). May be assigned to other duties, technical or non-technical if training, experience and credentials are deemed adequate by supervisor to perform those duties. Functions as a team leader, with appropriate attention to process improvement and team development
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology OR Education sufficient to meet the ACR accreditation guidelines for an US Technologist
- RDMS with minimum 2 specialty ultrasound registries as well as the RVT or RVS OR RT (R) (S), as well as the RVT or RVS
- 5+ years ultrasound experience or 3+ years of KSC Ultrasound experience
- Ability to use computer keyboard and grasp elements of digital image acquisition
- Proven excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science-Healthcare related degree
- RT (R), RDMS, (Ab)(OB)(BR) RVT and/or RVS
- 5+ years of ultrasound experience
- PACS and RIS experience
- Bi-lingual or multi-lingual
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $35 to $63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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