Medical Sonographer - Neurology Clinic

Posted: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Valid Thru: Friday, 29 May 2026
Index Requested on: 04/29/2026 08:35:27
Indexed on: 04/29/2026 08:35:27

Location: Houston, TX, 77001, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

UTHealth is hiring!

Description:

We're seeking a full-time Medical Sonographer to join the UTHealth Department of Neurology in Houston, TX, where you'll play a key role in advancing cerebrovascular care across both inpatient and outpatient settings. In this specialized position, you'll focus on non‑imaging transcranial Doppler (TCD) and cerebrovascular ultrasound, performing studies on adult and pediatric patients with an emphasis on cerebral hemodynamics rather than traditional imaging. Working closely with vascular neurology, neurocritical care, and stroke teams, you'll contribute directly to real-time clinical decision making through TCD evaluations for stroke, vasospasm, emboli detection, right‑to‑left shunt studies, and carotid duplex ultrasound-making your expertise central to patient outcomes.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
  • 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
  • Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
  • The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
  • Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
  • Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
  • Free financial and legal counseling
  • Free mental health counseling services
  • Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
  • Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
  • Resources for child and elder care
  • Plus many more!

Position Summary:
  • Operates ultrasound equipment and performs a variety of technical procedures to produce images for patient diagnosis.

Position Key Accountabilities:
  • Operates ultrasound equipment and records results.
  • Adjusts parameters on equipment, and reviews calibrations to assure that scans are reproducible under similar conditions.
  • Assists with research activities.
  • Performs basic maintenance on equipment to assure proper working conditions.
  • May participate in diagnosis process to access maternal and fetal well-being.
  • Assists with research activities by collecting data and participating in research projects.
  • Demonstrates the use of ultrasound equipment and techniques to assist with the education of students, nurses, residents, patients, and physicians.
  • Attend continuing education seminars to stay abreast of technological advances in ultrasound and antenatal testing.
  • Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Certification/Skills:
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required
  • RVT or RVS required (or eligible)

Minimum Education:
  • Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology required Associate's Degree preferred

Minimum Experience:
  • Previous experience in diagnostic ultrasound preferred

Physical Requirements:
  • Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:
  • This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

Residency Requirement:
  • Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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