Travel Ultrasound Technologist - $2,392 per week

TotalMed Inc.; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a 13-week assignment in Martinsville, Virginia. The US Tech will perform ultrasound imaging, educate patients, and assist radiologists. Must have 1 year of experience, BLS, ARDMS certification, and state licensing where required.

Position entails 40 hours per week, days shift, travel employment. TotalMed Allied offers benefits and support for travelers as they provide patient care across facilities.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of ultrasound tech experience.
• BLS and ARDMS certification required; state licensing as needed.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families regarding procedures performed.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and observe areas of concern.
• Prepare exam room and assist radiologists with ultrasound procedures and biopsies.
• Report abnormalities to medical staff.
• Maintain and troubleshoot sonography equipment; document results.
• Manage patient records and use PACS to store images.

Skills

Patient education

Ultrasound imaging

Anatomy knowledge

McKesson PACS

Education

BLS

ARDMS National Certification

State licensing (where required)

Tools

McKesson PACS

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a travel job in Martinsville, Virginia.

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

As a US Tech, you will be responsible for the use of the ultrasound machine and ensuring that images are accurate and passed on to physicians for medical interpretation. US Techs are also responsible for the preparation of and caring for patients undergoing ultrasound testing.

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Tasks

As a US Tech, you should be prepared to perform the following 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, 1 Year

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1531164. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Ultrasound Technologist - US Tech RAD - Travel

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.

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