Ultrasound Technologist I

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center in Baltimore, MD seeks a PRN Ultrasound Technologist I. Under general supervision, you will perform routine and specialized sonographic procedures for patients of all ages.

You will ensure accurate imaging, educate patients, document exams, and transfer images to PACS for interpretation while maintaining safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Ultrasound program registry eligible (Required)
• Associate’s degree in health sciences or related field (Preferred)
• Prior Work Experience notrequired

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams for patients of all ages and ensure proper imaging and protocol adherence.
• Educate and prepare patients for procedures, document exams, and coordinate care with providers and families.
• Maintain a safe, clean clinical environment and perform probe disinfection per standards.
• Monitor equipment, perform quality control, and support department operations.
• Document and transfer images to PACS for interpretation and participate in quality improvements.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient education

Infection control

Equipment maintenance

Quality documentation

Education

Associate’s degree in health sciences

Tools

ARDMS certification

BLS certification

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Health is looking for a PRN Ultrasound Technologist I. Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized sonographic procedures.

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

Primary Duties:

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams for patients of all ages, ensuringaccurateimaging, proper equipment selection, patient identification, and adherence to scanning protocols.
• Provide exceptional patient care by educating and preparing patients for procedures, obtaining medical histories, documenting exams, and coordinating care with providers, patients, and families.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant clinical environment by following infection prevention standards, performing probe disinfection, assisting with sterile procedures, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and maintain ultrasound equipment and exam room supplies, perform quality control, report equipment issues, and support efficient departmental operations.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, support staff and student education, uphold professional and ethical standards, and ensuretimelyimage documentation and transfer to PACS for interpretation.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Ultrasound program registry eligible (Required)
• Associate’s degree in health sciences or related field (Preferred)
• Prior Work Experience notrequired

Licenses/Certifications:

• ARDMS- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS or AART (S) Certification within 1 Year of hire. Physics registry completed upon hire(Required)
• Required upon hire for ACR accredited sites (MSMH, MSMHC, MGSH (BR),MMMC, MGUH, MWHC): American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): RDMS(AB), (OB/GYN), (PS), (BR) or RVT(VT).Upon Hire (Required)
• BLS- Basic Life Support Certification upon hire(Required)

This position has a hiring range of

USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.