ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST - PRN - HOSPITAL LOCATION

ignoredontpost; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Washington, D.C. is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to provide clinical services and ensure optimal department functions. The role requires a high school diploma, RDMS license, and two years of experience. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive package to support career growth

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Registered Sonographer; acute care experience preferred.
• Current RDMS license required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services according to ultrasound practice standards.
• Administer sound patient care practices according to hospital policies.
• Maintain equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Diploma from a certified school of Radiology

Job description

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region.U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.

GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas: Neurology and Neuroscience.

In addition, GW Hospital received “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer Surgery, and Stroke.

Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designationU.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line.

"At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions byU.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment, and diligence delivered to each patient in our care."

Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology byU.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recentU.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

Main tasks include:

Ultrasound Technologist

The Sonographer reports to the designated leader within the Imaging Department.

• Provide clinical services according to ultrasound practice standards and act as a resource to students, residents, fellows, and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions.
• Administer sound patient care practices according to hospital and department policies and procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Complete ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.
• Demonstrate safety for patients, staff, and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition.

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive package to support your career growth, well-being, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

Qualification

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Ability to speak and write English fluently
• Diploma from a certified school of Radiology required
• Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Sonographer; acute care experience preferred
• Current RDMS license required
• Breast and Vascular registry preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills
• Committed to our culture that Every Moment Matters
• Committed to the surrounding community

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S., including Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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