Ultrasound Technologist, Per Diem, Radiology

Howard University Hospital • Washington, DC

17h • $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Ultrasound Technologist: Per diem , shifts may vary, weekends as needed. Pay Rate: $65/hr With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes. Howard University Hospital seeks to hire an Ultrasound Technologist who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. The Ultrasound Technologist: Uses ultrasound equipment to direct high-frequency sound waves to a prescribed area of the patient's body and capture quality images that describe the composition, shape and motion of tissues, organs, vessels and pathology.. Provides direct patient care, including assessing patient condition and ability to cooperate. Positions patients and equipment, prepares patients for procedures and continually monitors and records vital signs. Observes for reactions and signs of impending complications and intervening as needed. Summarizes, documents, verifies and presents images, findings, calculations and measurements to physicians for diagnoses. Adheres to ultrasonic diagnostic procedures, precautions and standards. Prepares rooms and patients for subsequent ultrasound procedures. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services. Verifies operational status of equipment prior to daily utilization. Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure continuous improvement of services. Follows hospital wide and department specific safety and infection control standards. Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, standards, and protocols to ensure effective departmental operations and quality patient care. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.

Requirements

• Associates Degree (AA) in Radiology or equivalent from a two year college or hospital-based program
• Two (2) years’ experience in Ultrasound desired
• ARDMS and BLS certification required.
• COVID-19 Vaccination Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in General, Vascular and OBGYN desired.

Responsibilities

• Uses ultrasound equipment to direct high-frequency sound waves to a prescribed area of the patient's body and capture quality images that describe the composition, shape and motion of tissues, organs, vessels and pathology.
• Provides direct patient care, including assessing patient condition and ability to cooperate.
• Positions patients and equipment, prepares patients for procedures and continually monitors and records vital signs.
• Observes for reactions and signs of impending complications and intervening as needed.
• Summarizes, documents, verifies and presents images, findings, calculations and measurements to physicians for diagnoses.
• Adheres to ultrasonic diagnostic procedures, precautions and standards.
• Prepares rooms and patients for subsequent ultrasound procedures.
• Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
• Verifies operational status of equipment prior to daily utilization.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure continuous improvement of services.
• Follows hospital wide and department specific safety and infection control standards.
• Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, standards, and protocols to ensure effective departmental operations and quality patient care.
• Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.
• Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.

Benefits

• Work life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree