Travel Ultrasound Technologist - $2,117 per week

TotalMed Inc.; Springfield (MA); In loco; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

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Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Descrizione del lavoro

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a travel job in Springfield, Massachusetts. The position runs for 13 weeks with 36 hours per week, 12-hour evenings shifts. Travel employment with BLS and ARDMS certification required; 1 year of experience preferred.

Candidates must meet state licensing requirements where applicable. Responsibilities include educating patients, operating ultrasound equipment, assisting radiologists with procedures and biopsies, reporting

Competenze

• Must have 1 year of experience in ultrasound technology.
• BLS and ARDMS National Certification required; state-specific licensing when required.

Mansioni

• Educate patients and/or family regarding procedures.
• Operate sonographic equipment to identify areas of concern.
• Prepare exam room and assist radiologists with ultrasound procedures and biopsies.
• Report abnormalities requiring attention to the medical staff.
• Maintain sonography equipment and report failures.
• Conduct scans and write reports.
• Maintain patient records.
• Use McKesson PACS system.

Conoscenze

Educate patients

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Formazione

ARDMS National Certification

State licensing when required

Strumenti

McKesson PACS system

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a travel job in Springfield, Massachusetts.

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for an Ultrasound Technologist (US Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Springfield, MA. The right US Tech must have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.

Tasks

• Educate patients and/or patient's family regarding procedures performed
• Use sonographic equipment to identify and observe the area(s) of concern
• Prepare the exam room for examinations and assist Radiologists with ultrasound procedures and ultrasound-guided biopsies
• Report any abnormalities that require immediate attention to the appropriate medical staff
• Maintain sonography equipment and report machinery failure
• Conduct scan tests and write reports based on the results
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Understand and use the McKesson PACS system

Requirements

Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ARDMS National Certification, and state-specific licensing when required.

US Techs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. US Techs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*: BLS, ARDMS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short‑staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.