Ultrasound Technologist. Monday- Friday, 9:00pm- 5:30pm, Rotating Saturdays
- Requisition #: 180151
- Department: DR- Clinical Operations
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 4/15/2026
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location: Houston, TX
At MD Anderson Cancer Center, our mission is to eliminate cancer through exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, prevention efforts, and education across all levels of learners and professionals. Every member of our institution plays a vital role in supporting this mission.
The Ultrasound Technologist in Interventional Radiology performs high quality ultrasound imaging exams and provides exceptional patient care for individuals undergoing procedures ordered by a physician. This role supports a fast paced, team focused clinical environment and contributes to both clinical excellence and service excellence.
Shift: Monday- Friday, 9:00pm- 5:30pm, Rotating Saturdays
Key Responsibilities
Technical Imaging & Clinical Expertise
Patient Care & Safety
Service, Productivity & Professionalism
Benefits & Perks
MD Anderson offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package, which may include:
(Benefits are subject to institutional guidelines and may vary based on employment status.)
Join Our Team
If you're a skilled Ultrasound Technologist who thrives in a collaborative, highacuity clinical environment and is committed to excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission-driven team.
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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Location: Houston, TX
At MD Anderson Cancer Center, our mission is to eliminate cancer through exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, prevention efforts, and education across all levels of learners and professionals. Every member of our institution plays a vital role in supporting this mission.
The Ultrasound Technologist in Interventional Radiology performs high quality ultrasound imaging exams and provides exceptional patient care for individuals undergoing procedures ordered by a physician. This role supports a fast paced, team focused clinical environment and contributes to both clinical excellence and service excellence.
Shift: Monday- Friday, 9:00pm- 5:30pm, Rotating Saturdays
Key Responsibilities
Technical Imaging & Clinical Expertise
- Perform ultrasound imaging using approved protocols and escalate questions before beginning procedures.
- Conduct routine, immediate care, portable, oncall, biopsy, and intraoperative exams following departmental standards.
- Apply sterile or aseptic techniques and administer contrast agents when appropriate.
- Review medications and allergies and follow the five rights of drug administration.
- Recognize and communicate gross pathological findings to the radiologist.
- Maintain advanced knowledge of routine and specialized protocols and perform exams independently with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ensure accurate documentation, coding, and charging of exams.
- Participate in quality assurance activities and collaborate to resolve image quality or equipment issues.
Patient Care & Safety
- Provide safe, attentive, and compassionate care to all patients.
- Correctly verify patient identity using approved identifiers.
- Implement all safety and fallprevention measures and recognize signs of patient distress.
- Activate appropriate emergency procedures when needed (nurse/physician notification, DIURT, CODE).
- Maintain clean, organized, and wellstocked work areas, including emergency supplies.
- Follow ALARA and Image Gently principles at all times to protect patients.
- Follow downtime procedures during system outages and report to supervisors for reassignment.
- Report equipment malfunctions promptly to the appropriate teams.
Service, Productivity & Professionalism
- Provide consistent, professional, and respectful communication with patients, families, staff, and faculty.
- Maintain high productivity and assist with department needs, including patient transport and workflow support.
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills to manage patient flow and minimize delays.
- Complete assigned duties and communicate effectively during shift handoff.
- Work flexible schedules, including early/late shifts, multiple locations, and rotational oncall assignments (including holidays, as needed).
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits & Perks
MD Anderson offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package, which may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plans with employer contributions
- Paid time off, holidays, and extended illness bank
- Tuition assistance and professional development programs
- Employee wellness programs and mental health resources
- Onsite childcare options (depending on location)
- Employee discounts and access to campus amenities
- Opportunities for career advancement within a worldrenowned institution
(Benefits are subject to institutional guidelines and may vary based on employment status.)
Join Our Team
If you're a skilled Ultrasound Technologist who thrives in a collaborative, highacuity clinical environment and is committed to excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission-driven team.
EDUCATION
- Required: Graduation from an accredited program of ultrasound technology or radiologic technology.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Preferred: 2 years Experience in diagnostic ultrasound.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: RT(S) - Sonography American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Sonography (ARRT-S). Upon Hire or
- Required: RT(BS) - Breast Sonography American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Breast Sonography (ARRT-BS). Upon Hire or
- Required: RT(VS) - Vascular Sonography American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-VS). Upon Hire or
- Required: RVS - Reg Vascular Specialist Cardiovascular Credentialing International Vascular Sonography. Upon Hire or
- Required: RDMS - Reg Diag Medical Sonographer American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Upon Hire and
- Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 180151
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 77,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 97,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 116,500
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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