VASCULAR ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST

StrideCare•Westminster, MD

30m•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist will independently operate sonographic equipment and perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures to assist in diagnosis or scans for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. The qualified candidate will be expected to take a patient centered approach and assure that all services are provided within professional standards and with a high level of medical ethics.

Requirements

Must be RVT or RVS, CPR, ARDMS certified.
Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
Manual dexterity required for operating office equipment (e.g., computers, phones, fax machines).
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally.
Visual acuity is required to perform tasks involving computer screens and paper documents.
Ability to move around the office to access files, office machinery, and other equipment.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
Perform clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations, including venous reflux and arterial ultrasound examinations
Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contraindications pertaining to the examination
Obtains and reviews the requisition for examination in order to be aware of information such as procedure requested, clinical history, patient condition or any other special requirements
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
Independently initiates additional ultrasound imaging procedures to facilitate optimum diagnostic results
Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician
Provides interpreting physician with an oral or written summary of technical findings
Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients
Maintains ultrasound equipment and adequate supplies
Floats between locations when necessary for coverage.