Ultrasound Technologist - PRN

RAYUS Radiology • Westbrook, ME

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About The Position

RAYUS Radiology is seeking a Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist to operate assigned scanners and produce diagnostic images of patients’ bodies. The role provides patient-centered sonography services in accordance with professional standards and with excellent customer service. This is a temporary, PRN position with variable hours.

The technologist screens patients for precautions or contraindications, verifies patient and procedure identity, explains and prepares patients for imaging, and performs routine and advanced sonography procedures with minimal supervision. The role also includes adjusting scan parameters, following physician orders and safety regulations, maintaining patient records in the Radiology Information System (RIS), keeping the work area and equipment clean, and maintaining American College of Radiology (ACR) toolkit and accreditation requirements. Department support includes helping update imaging protocols and software, monitoring supplies, and assisting with new team member training.

The pay range is $35.00–$53.00, based on direct and relevant experience. Benefits are offered based on eligibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an American Medical Association (AMA)-accredited sonography program or a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) program.
• Current, good-standing registration as a sonographer with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Sonography certification in an imaging specialty, such as AB, BR, or ObGyn.
• Sonographer license in the appropriate state, if applicable.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Sufficient training and experience to perform sonography procedures independently.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• OSHA Class I exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients before exams for precautions or contraindications and use two identifiers to verify the patient and procedure.
• Explain sonography procedures and prepare and position patients for imaging.
• Perform routine and advanced sonography procedures with minimal supervision or repeat scans, while supporting patients throughout the procedure.
• Adjust sonography scan parameters as needed.
• Follow physicians’ orders and safety regulations, and accurately maintain patient records in the Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Keep the work area orderly and clean, including sanitizing equipment.
• Maintain the American College of Radiology (ACR) toolkit and accreditation requirements.
• Help maintain an updated imaging protocol manual and perform software upgrades.
• Monitor medical supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
• Assist with training new team members by providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable.
• Complete other assigned tasks and projects.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (based on eligibility)
• Dental insurance (based on eligibility)
• Vision insurance (based on eligibility)
• 401(k) with company match (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance (based on eligibility)
• Disability insurance (based on eligibility)
• Tuition reimbursement (based on eligibility)
• Adoption assistance (based on eligibility)
• Pet insurance (based on eligibility)
• Paid time off (PTO) (based on eligibility)
• Holiday pay (based on eligibility)
• DailyPay (after an initial set-up period)

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED