Peterson Health Careers

Description

Who we are:

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association.  Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for six consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care. 

Shift Information:
This position is PRN.

 What we offer:

Health Insurance

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated

Employee Education Scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

What you will do:
Works under the supervision of the radiologists and management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation; assists with invasive procedures as requested.

Required Education:
Associates in Radiologic Science and/or Registry from ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI

Preferred Education:
Bachelors of Science

Required Technical Skills:
1. Excellent organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision making and patient care skills.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and both radiation protection and safety.
3. Knowledge of ultrasound physics.
4. Knowledge of medical terminology.
5. Ability to determine correct probe utilization and placement for optimal imaging.
6. Ability to examine images for the purpose of evaluation of techniques, positions, and other related qualities.
7. Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum image of desired anatomy.
8. Skill in safe and efficient operation of imaging equipment.
9. Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.
10. Ability to determine proper protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with high degree of efficiency.

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
One of the following: ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI registered. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer. Must have Adult Echo and Vascular certifications.  Must have BLS CPR.

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Multiple modality registry in abdomen, OB,  and breast

Required Experience:
One year experience as a ultrasound technologist

Preferred Experience:
Two years experience as a ultrasound technologist