Sonography/Ultrasound Technologist

Posterity Group LLC • City of Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

Posterity Group LLC is a veteran owned, service-disabled small business, headquartered in Rockville, MD, that specializes in federal government contracting and staffing. We are tasked with staffing The Syracuse VA Medical Center in Syracuse, NY with Sonography/Ultrasound Technologist. The Sonography/Ultrasound Technologist are expected to perform the following:

Technologists follow all national and local guidelines including those of the Veterans Administration National Health Physics Program.
Evaluate test results for clarity and accuracy; take corrective action where appropriate.
Perform quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images; adjust equipment and position patient to eliminate test artifacts, protect patient from unnecessary radiation exposure by positioning lead shields or limiting the size of x-ray beams.
Prepare the patient for radiographic or sonographic procedures by assessing patient’s needs and providing pretest patient education, explaining procedures and answering questions; provide reassurance and support to patient throughout procedure; assure understanding of discharge instructions before patient leaves care area.
Prepare contrast agents.

Requirements

• A Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) Certificate in abdomen, OB/GYN, and/or breast) depending on the services provided.
• Experience performing ultrasound studies which include, but not limited to: Abdomen and retroperitoneum, small parts, gynecology, male pelvis, obstetrics, vascular imaging
• Experience performing vascular studies which include but not limited to: Upper and lower extremity venous, Carotid, ankle brachial index (ABI)/Segmental Pressures, Aorta, Renal Artery, Lower Extremity Arterial, including stents and bypasses.
• Knowledge of digital imagining and PACS.

Nice To Haves

• Phillips EPIQ 7 or EPIQ 5 experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Follow all national and local guidelines including those of the Veterans Administration National Health Physics Program.
• Evaluate test results for clarity and accuracy; take corrective action where appropriate.
• Perform quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images
• Adjust equipment and position patient to eliminate test artifacts
• Protect patient from unnecessary radiation exposure by positioning lead shields or limiting the size of x-ray beams.
• Prepare the patient for radiographic or sonographic procedures by assessing patient’s needs and providing pretest patient education, explaining procedures and answering questions
• Provide reassurance and support to patient throughout procedure
• Assure understanding of discharge instructions before patient leaves care area.
• Prepare contrast agents.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed