Ultrasound Technologist (Sonographer, Ultrasonographer)

ansiblegovernmentsolutions; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 59,829 - 79,900; Full time

Job summary

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC is currently recruiting for Ultrasound Technologists to support the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Technologists are required to have at least 2 years of experience, English proficiency, and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include patient communication and ensuring proper setup of radiographic suites.

Flexible shift availability includes days, evenings, and nights. Exceptional compensation packages are offered to qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English language.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in Sonography.
• Experience with Picture Archiving Communication System is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of ultrasound scanning and examination potential.
• Communicate pertinent clinical information to the Radiologist.
• Explain exams to patients and monitor their vital signs.
• Perform related clerical duties such as archiving images.

Skills

Ultrasound scanning knowledge

Communication with Radiologist

Patient preparation and education

Clerical duties in radiology

Experience with PACS

Education

Registered or registry eligible in Sonography

American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting for Ultrasound (US) Technologists to support the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System located at 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90073, and potentially at any of its surrounding clinics. Ultrasound Technologists shall have in depth knowledge of ultrasound scanning and optimizing examination potential. The technologists shall collect and communicate all pertinent clinical information to the Radiologist. The technologists shall explain exams to the patients as well as proper patient preparation requirements. The technologists shall also work closely with other department technologists and continue quality improvement activities on a daily basis. Available shift schedules include days, evenings, and nights. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers. Exceptional compensation and benefits packages are available to qualified candidates.

Ansible is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Responsibilities

• Maintains in depth knowledge of ultrasound scanning and optimizing examination potential
• Collects and communicates all pertinent clinical information to the Radiologist
• Explains exams to the patients as well as proper patient preparation requirements
• Works closely with other department technologists and continues quality improvement activities on a daily basis
• Sets up radiographic suites and ensures that sterile supplies, contrast materials, catheters, and other required equipment/supplies are present and available
• Prepares and administers contrast material orally, by enema, or under close supervision of radiologists, intravenously but not independently; as required by procedure or patient’s condition, monitors vital signs (blood pressure and heart rate), and reports any significant changes to a radiologist
• Lifts, positions, pushes, and transfers patients, supplies, and/or equipment as needed
• Performs related clerical duties such as sending images to PACS, archiving images, and case editing of computer requests and reports
• As required, maintains records and enters patient information into the computer through the use of the Radiology Veterans Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) package

Qualifications

• English language proficiency
• Registered or registry eligible in Sonography by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), shall have a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in the specialized modality and shall be able to work with minimal or no supervision
  • Note - Student internship and training time spent in a radiology setting does not count toward the two (2) years of experience
• Experience with Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS), experience with Agfa PACS is preferred but not required
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• No sponsorship available

Pay Range: $43.43 - $58.00 hourly

All candidates must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• Lift up to 20 lbs
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.