ULTRASOUND TECH-DAY SHIFT-FT

UHS • Washington, DC

88d • Onsite

About The Position

The George Washington University Hospital is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist (Full-Time). Our ideal candidate reports to the designated leader within the Imaging Department. As a Sonographer, you will provide clinical services according to ultrasound practice standards and act as a resource to students, residents, fellows, and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions. To help achieve our mission, you will administer sound patient care practices according to hospital and department policies and procedures to ensure the safety of patients. Your ability to complete ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations is essential. Demonstrating safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines is of vital importance. Maintaining equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition is required.

Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, regulatory or accreditation requirements
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and percentages.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory bodies, e.g. The Joint Commission and American College of Radiology (ACR) and Title 22 standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrates compliance with hospital policies and procedures at all times.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public.
• Must have knowledge of PC and applications.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Diploma from certified school of Radiology.
• Current RDMS license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Sonographer and acute care experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

• acute care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services according to ultrasound practice standards.
• Act as a resource to students, residents, fellows, and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions.
• Administer sound patient care practices according to hospital and department policies and procedures to ensure the safety of patients.
• Complete ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.
• Demonstrate safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition.

Benefits

• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• $100 monthly commuter subsidy full time and $50 for part-time
• A challenging and rewarding work environment with advanced technological systems, processes, and practice.
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%
• Opportunities to grow and develop skills through job-related training, continuing education, and mobility up and across UHS subsidiaries.
• Employee discounts and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED