Ultrasound Technologist - Registered - AAD

Luminis Health, Inc.; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus

Holidays & Disability

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Luminis Health, Inc. is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound diagnostic and routine procedures in a hospital setting. You will participate in biopsies, prepare patients for procedures, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities include data collection, equipment calibration, maintaining logs, and assisting in the education of technologists and students. Commitment to licensure and ongoing CME is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year ultrasound program.
• RDMS certification in physics, abdomen-pelvis, OB-GYN by ARDMS.
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound diagnostic procedures and routine ultrasound procedures within the designated time frame and in accordance with the established quality standards and needs of the department.
• Participates in performing biopsies of various organs and in preparing patients for specific procedures.
• Confers with the department supervisor to report problems relative to equipment, staffing and productivity and makes recommendations on personnel matters within an assigned area.
• Obtains pertinent clinical data prior to sonographic examination, supervises the preparation of patients and records significant data.
• Conducts daily calibration checks in the adjustment and maintenance of ultrasound and peripheral equipment and records results.
• Maintains daily activities log and procedure manual; complies data and issues monthly reports as required.
• Ensures compliance with AAD safety policies and procedures; maintains cleanliness and sanitation standards in the work area.
• Assists in the clinical instruction of technologists and students when needed.
• Monitors supplies in assigned work area and notifies manager when shortages occur. Assures to stock assigned area during each shift and monitor expiration of time sensitive supplies and takes appropriate action when needed.
• Maintains current license, CMEs and participates in various applicable educational activities as per regulatory/requirements.

Skills

Ultrasound procedures

Safety standards

Quality standards

Biopsies

Patient prep

Data collection

Equipment calibration

Documentation

Education

Ultrasound tech program

Job description

Job Description

Position Objective:

Performs ultrasound procedures in accordance with established safety and quality standards and the special needs of patients.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Performs ultrasound diagnostic procedures and routine ultrasound procedures within the designated time frame and in accordance with the established quality standards and needs of the department.
2. Participates in performing biopsies of various organs and in preparing patients for specific procedures.
3. Confers with the department supervisor to report problems relative to equipment, staffing and productivity and makes recommendations on personnel matters within an assigned area.
4. Obtains pertinent clinical data prior to sonographic examination, supervises the preparation of patients and records significant data.
5. Conducts daily calibration checks in the adjustment and maintenance of ultrasound and peripheral equipment and records results.
6. Maintains daily activities log and procedure manual; complies data and issues monthly reports as required.
7. Ensures compliance with AAD safety policies and procedures; maintains cleanliness and sanitation standards in the work area.
8. Assists in the clinical instruction of technologists and students when needed.
9. Monitors supplies in assigned work area and notifies manager when shortages occur. Assures to stock assigned area during each shift and monitor expiration of time sensitive supplies and takes appropriate action when needed.
10. Maintains current license, CMEs and participates in various applicable educational activities as per regulatory/requirements.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Successful completion of a one-year program in ultrasound technology.

RequiredLicense/Certifications:

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certificationin physics, abdomen-pelvis, Ob-Gynby the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR certification.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will not be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Pay Range $41.20—$50 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more

*Benefit offerings based on employment status

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