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

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

1d•$37 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center is seeking 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 clinical assessments and produces high-quality sonographic images for Radiologists, prepares preliminary reports and findings in the ultrasound reporting system, and performs high-level disinfection according to department protocols. The position uses Cerner, Viewpoint, Change HealthCare PACS, and Envision to document patient information. It involves coordinating patient care with staff, prioritizing examinations, performing portable exams as needed, and providing care appropriate to patients’ ages. The technologist reports equipment failures, completes related forms, works efficiently during emergencies, manages the exam schedule, uses supplies and equipment cost-effectively, and participates in departmental performance-improvement projects. This is a variable part-time position of 12 hours per week, typically involving one scheduled shift per month. Shifts rotate between day and evening. Weekend requirements are listed as required/rotating/none; holiday duties include one holiday call shift and one holiday shift per year. The position also has two on-call shifts per month based on departmental need and is eligible for a shift differential. The stated pay range is $37.17–$55.76.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification in OB/GYN.
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Availability for variable part-time work, rotating day/evening shifts, and on-call duties; the schedule specifies two call shifts per month based on departmental need.
Weekend requirements are listed as required/rotating/none; holiday duties include one holiday call shift and one holiday shift per year.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience preferred.
AB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical assessments and produce high-quality sonographic images to 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 perform portable exams 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 while maintaining the schedule and prioritizing exams.
Use supplies and equipment cost-effectively and minimize waste.
Participate in departmental performance-improvement projects and perform additional duties as assigned.