Ultrasound Tech - Weekend position

This position currently offers up to $50,000 in signing bonus for external applicants as well as internal per diem to full-time conversions.

About the Role

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer utilizes high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques for medical diagnosis in various regions of the body.

Qualifications

High school with additional skills training (certification) required.

• Certification Required: RDMS (preferred) or ARRT with specialized certification in Sonography required; cannot be certification eligible.
• Experience: Minimum of three months (RDMS).

Responsibilities

• Performs the scanning examination requested by the referring physician, modifying the examination depending upon the findings demonstrated, and reviews the examination with the supervising Radiologist if necessary.
• Assists the Radiologist or the clinician in special procedures such as percutaneous fluid aspiration or biopsy procedures when performed in the department or in Interventional Radiology.
• Performs routine equipment checks for resolution and other quality control procedures, as necessary.
• Must be able to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady while getting on to scanning table, if unsafe situation occurs (such as a fire), getting patient to safety and sounding alarm.
• Ability to work alone on shift or on call and perform the job with confidence in your abilities and in an efficient manner.
• Must be able to lift, push, reach, bend, stop and walk in order to care for patients. Must be able to perform a stand-pivot transfer with a patient.
• Must be able to maintain composure during procedures or exams with potential colostomy or draining wounds, as well as working with patients with various conditions such as Hepatitis, Meningitis or those with isolation precautions.
• Verifies images and reports of exam and sends to PACS.
• Maintains an inventory of coupling agent, drugs and other supplies and requisitions materials, as needed.
• Obtains sterile instruments, as needed, and returns them to central supply for sterilization and storage.
• Teaches ultrasound technique to student technologists and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments, as appropriate.
• Performs high level disinfection process according to policy/procedures.
• Must be able to sit or stand for a prolonged period of time in performing the ordered examination (usually 30-60 minutes for each patient).

Schedule

• Must be able to work a variety of shifts and be in the call rotation on a scheduled basis, including evenings, overnights, and weekends.
• Hospital observed holidays are not required to be covered by Per Diem Ultrasound Technologists, however they may volunteer to cover if desired.
• Able to be on call and in the department within 45 minutes after being called for a procedure.

Pay

Salary minimum: $54.26 per hour (program rate).