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(Archived) Ultrasound Technologist

Last Updated: 1/08/19

Job Description

Full-time mobile Ultrasound Tech needed in Washington DC!
(Reference Code: KAM)

A great opportunity to work independently! Candidates must have a clean driving record and need to to be general Vascular techs. The position is typically day shift, and my client is offering excellent salary & benefits!

- Must have General Vascular knowledge.
- Responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing ultrasound exams according to the ACR standards.
- Must be certified and experienced with EKG's.
- Operates the ultrasound equipment under safe conditions and reports any equipment issues to the director of ultrasound.
- The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.
- Verifies the written physician’s order and verifies appropriateness of exam prior to performing.
- Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
- Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
- Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history.
- Works closely with all the ultrasound dispatchers.
- Communicates properly with patients and ensures patient’s modesty and privacy at all times.
- Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
- Responsible to ensure that all required paperwork is collected and is accurate.
- Maintains adequate supplies.
- Participates in the accreditation process as needed.
- Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating facilities.
- Completes the Sonographer’s Observations form as indicated, according to the established procedures.
- Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
- Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required.
- Completes the daily schedule in a timely manner.
- Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the sonographic area/department.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Ability to effectively communicate with the facility medical staff.
- Demonstrates good knowledge of medical terms.
- Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information with each exam performed.
- Will work different shifts and “on call” as the need arises.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
* Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.
* Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is desirable.
* Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate.
* Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate.

For more information, please submit your resume for review!

Company Details

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
We are a permanent placement healthcare recruiting company located in Boston, MA. We work with hundreds of hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country. We specialize in the recruitment and placement of laboratory professionals, imaging professionals, rehabilitation professionals, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse leaders, nurses, physicians, and healthcare IT professional...