(Archived) Ultrasound Technologist

Position contingent on contract award with an anticipated Fall start date. Incumbents HIGHLY encourage to contact us! Come join our team of healthcare professionals!

Ultrasound Technologist job on Whidbey Island, Washington.

The job is a civilian position within the extensive military medical system. Civilian and military personnel work together in hospitals and clinics providing a full range of services to the active duty military service members, military retirees, and their families.

Our employees are our best assets! Come join our team of healthcare professionals where you are valued.

• Full-time hours
• Monday-Friday
• PTO - fantastic accrual rate
• Paid holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• Benefit Package (health, dental, and vision plans)

Ultrasound Technologist Job Overview:

• Correlate the patient's clinical history with the requested examination to be performed and obtain the results from previous pertinent diagnostic tests to correlate with the ultrasound study.
• Consult with staff physicians from a variety of specialties such as obstetrics, gynecology, cardiology and surgery regarding the patient's pertinent past medical history, preliminary diagnosis, and condition so it correlates with the ultrasound examination.
• Recognize normal anatomic variants. Also, recognize anatomic changes created by medical and surgical procedures.
• Document arrival, departure, and completed tests as required by MTF policy. Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
• Perform system warm ups, calibrations and quality control tasks according to manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.
• Explain process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
• Assist in the compiling and archiving of records for procedures performed
• Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for and initiate emergency measures for critical situations such as respiratory or cardiac arrest.
• Identify abnormalities during testing and determine need for additional scans of affected area.
• Perform a full range of diagnostic ultrasonic examinations

Ultrasound Technologist Job Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certification and registration as a Sonographer from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (S-ARRT)
• OR
• Certification and registration as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer as determined by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS-ARDMS)
• One year experience within the last two years as a Diagnostic Medical Technologist or Ultrasound Technologist