Ultrasound Technologist - PRN

MedStar Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a PRN Ultrasound Technologist to join MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. The Registered Sonographer performs ultrasound scanning procedures, reports preliminary findings to the radiologist, and takes anatomical pictures to demonstrate organs.

On-call availability and safety training are required. The ideal candidate has RDMS or eligible certification and 1–2 years of acute care hospital experience, with graduation from an accredited ultrasound program.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs exams such as abdominal, renal, thyroid, pelvic, obstetrical, vascular and breast ultrasounds.
• Color flow and Doppler studies; assists radiologist with readings and prepares reports.
• Marks images for proper definition; maintains readiness for on-call status.
• Ensures safety training compliance and adherence to exposure control plans.
• Keeps ultrasound rooms stocked and organized for efficient operations.

Skills

RDMS

On-call availability

Education

Accredited ultrasound program

Job description

About this Job:

MedStar Health is looking for a PRN Ultrasound Technologist 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\". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

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.