Ultrasound Technologist - Radiology (Day Shift)

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC, seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to join the Radiology department and uphold the organization’s tradition of excellence.

You will operate ultrasound equipment, direct patient care, position patients and equipment, and prepare for procedures while monitoring vital signs. You will document findings for physicians and maintain safety and quality standards throughout all steps.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree (AA) in Radiology or equivalent from a two year college or hospital-based program.
• Two (2) years' experience in Ultrasound desired.
• ARDMS and BLS certification required. Certification in General, Vascular and OBGYN desired.

Responsibilities

• Uses ultrasound equipment to direct high-frequency sound waves to a prescribed area of the patient's body and capture quality images that describe the composition, shape and motion of tissues, organs, vessels and pathology.
• Provides direct patient care, including assessing patient condition and ability to cooperate. Positions patients and equipment, prepares patients for procedures and continually monitors and records vital signs.
• Summarizes, documents, verifies and presents images, findings, calculations and measurements to physicians for diagnoses. Adheres to ultrasonic diagnostic procedures, precautions and standards.
• Prepares rooms and patients for subsequent ultrasound procedures.
• Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services. Verifies operational status of equipment prior to daily utilization.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure continuous improvement of services. Follows hospital wide and department specific safety and infection control standards.
• Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, standards, and protocols to ensure effective departmental operations and quality patient care.
• Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Equipment operation

Education

Associates Degree (AA) in Radiology or equivalent

Job description

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC, seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to join the Radiology department and uphold the organization’s tradition of excellence.

You will operate ultrasound equipment, direct patient care, position patients and equipment, and prepare for procedures while monitoring vital signs. You will document findings for physicians and maintain safety and quality standards throughout all steps.