Medical and Vascular Ultrasound Sonographer
Company: Christus Health
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Coordinate and perform diagnostic medical
imaging procedures for the Department of Ultrasound, assisting the
Radiologist utilizing a variety of diagnostic ultrasound equipment,
both fixed and mobile. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos,
which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and
Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive
location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with
more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality
services to patients and their families. For more than 20
consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays
County in the annual "Best of Hays" publication released by the San
Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac
services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos is a Certified
Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead
the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a
variety of specialty care services including medical imaging,
rehabilitation, hospice, women's services and more.
Responsibilities: Perform a variety of high-quality ultrasound
procedures including all vascular studies under minimal supervision
utilizing diagnostic ultrasound imaging equipment. Documents
calibration procedures for individual imaging equipment.
Coordinates, organizes, plans and makes quick decisions on emergent
cases; evaluates and acts to maintain efficiency and maximize
productivity. Assists the Radiologist in performing invasive biopsy
procedures using the Ultrasound system to pinpoint exact anatomical
location(s) of a specified diseased area for specimen evaluation
and diagnosis. Perform all vascular ultrasound exams requested.
Ensures that all procedures are accurately charged and that all
charges are turned in at the end of the day for correct billing.
Ensures that the Ultrasound room is adequately supplied, check
equipment and computer status for readiness, reports any problems
that could change the workflow and make sure corrective actions are
taken to ensure of workflow continuity. Demonstrates competence to
perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a way that meets
the age-specific and developmental needs of persons served by the
department. Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment to
accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural,
age-specific and other developmental needs of each person served.
Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa
Health Care. Takes personal responsibility to ensure compliance
with all policies, procedures and standards as promulgated by state
and federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
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. Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Santa Rosa
Health Care. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements:
Education/Skills Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiological
Sciences, Ultrasound Technology, or other accepted and approved
equivalent. Experience One (1) year of experience in a clinical
ultrasound setting is preferred. Prefer one (1) year of experience
performing the following exams: Carotid Arteries Upper Extremity
veins Lower Extremity veins Upper Extremity arteries Lower
Extremity arteries Abdominal Aorta Aortic Hepatic and Porta flow
systems PW or CW insonation of cerebral arteries transcranially,
and peripheral arteries. Knowledge of plethysmography for arterial
and venous circulation evaluation. Licenses, Registrations, or
Certifications Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) or Registered
Vascular Technologist (RVT) is required. Registration by the
credentialing bodies for Ultrasound Technologists is Required
American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS),
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or American
Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ultrasound) is Required BLS is
required Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time
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