Registered Ultrasound Technologist, Variable Part-Time Rotating Shift, Ultrasound

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center is hiring an experienced Ultrasound Technologist for its Ultrasound Department. The role supports Adventist HealthCare’s mission to extend God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The technologist performs ultrasound examinations and clinical assessments, produces high-quality sonographic images for Radiologists, prepares preliminary reports, and documents patient information in departmental systems. The position also includes portable examinations, high-level disinfection, coordination with other staff to support patient care, equipment-failure reporting, and participation in departmental performance-improvement projects. This is a variable part-time position averaging 12 hours per week, with one scheduled shift per month. Shifts rotate between day and evening. Weekend requirements are listed as required/rotating/none, and the role includes one holiday call shift and one holiday shift per year. On-call coverage is required for two shifts per month based on departmental need. The pay range is $37.17–$55.76 per hour. The position is non-exempt.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program.
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential in OB/GYN.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience preferred.
RDMS credential in Abdomen (AB) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical assessments and produce high-quality sonographic images that provide accurate data for Radiologists.
Prepare preliminary reports and findings in the ultrasound reporting system according to department protocol.
Perform high-level disinfection according to department protocol.
Use Cerner, Viewpoint, Change HealthCare PACS, and Envision correctly to document patient information according to department protocol.
Coordinate with other staff to ensure appropriate patient care.
Prioritize work, anticipate patient needs, and exceed expectations.
Perform portable examinations as necessary.
Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients on the assigned unit or department.
Report equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member and complete associated forms.
Work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
Maintain the schedule and prioritize examinations.
Use supplies and equipment cost-effectively while minimizing waste.
Participate in departmental performance-improvement projects and perform additional duties as assigned.
Provide two on-call shifts per month based on departmental need, and work the stated holiday shifts and call shift.