Ultrasound Technologist

MedStar Health; Mount Vernon (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Registered Sonographer to join our team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. The role performs ultrasound scanning and reports preliminary findings to the radiologist.

Candidates should graduate from an accredited ultrasound program, have 1–2 years in an acute care setting, and hold RDMS or be eligible. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for a limited time.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program.
• 1-2 years' experience from an acute care hospital.
• RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound exams including abdominal echoes, renal, thyroid, obstetrical, vascular, and breast studies.
• Checks films with radiologist and provides written, unofficial reports.
• Maintains ultrasound rooms and equipment and stocks supplies; adheres to safety training.

Skills

RDMS

On-call

Ultrasound procedures

Education

Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program

Job description

About this Job:

Now offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for a limited time!

MedStar Health is looking for a Registered Sonographer to join our team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center!

The Registered Sonographer performs ultrasound scanning procedures. Reports preliminary findings and diagnoses to the radiologist. Takes anatomical pictures to demonstrate organs.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses".

Primary Duties:

• Performs exams such as abdominal echoes, renal, aorta, thyroid, pelvic, obstetrical, bio-physical profiles, vascular studies, testicular and breasts. Color flow studies, Doppler studies, renal biopsies, and fluid collections of localized areas.

• Checks all films with radiologist; consults with the radiologist about the reading of scans and reports. Provides written, unofficial reports of examinations. Takes representative anatomical pictures, recognizes normal versus abnormal anatomy, and exhibits knowledge of various pathological processes.

• Marks image for proper definition and explanation. Available for on-call status, as needed. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.

• Follow the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens. Maintains ultrasound rooms for optimum efficiency: This entails stocking rooms with laundry, aquasonic gel, needles, gloves, and alcohol for assisting the radiologist with procedures.

• Keeps work areas and machines in a proper working order. Receives and reviews exam requests for ultrasound studies.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program.

• 1-2 years' experience from an acute care hospital.

• RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) or eligible.
  

This position has a hiring range of : USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.