MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Ultrasound Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeBaltimore, MD, USA$36.57 - $66.97 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Have 2 years of diagnostic or ultrasound experience, or graduate from an accredited Ultrasound program and be registry eligible, with American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification within 1 year.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with needle biopsies, amniocentesis, and renal biopsies by scanning patients, marking the body, determining the puncture angle, assisting as needed, and maintaining sterile technique.
Generate computer images or film through automatic processing and evaluate image quality.
Communicate and document patient clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and computerized report formats, and maintain examination data and other pertinent patient records.
Secure and return supplies such as film, linens, medicine, and patient folders.
Select and operate equipment as directed and select appropriate technical factors for each patient.

Desired Qualifications

Hold American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification in Diagnostic Sonography within 1 year.

About the Job

MedStar Health has a variety of opportunities in Ultrasound - Multiple Locations Available!

Open Positions Include:

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

Ultrasound Technologist - PRN

MedStar Harbor Hospital

Ultrasound Technologist - PRN

The Ultrasound Technologist will make an impact by performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:

Assists physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, and renal biopsies. Scans patient, marks patient's body, determines angle for puncture, assists as necessary, and maintains sterile technique.
Generates computer images or film through automatic processing and evaluates quality.
Communicates and documents patient's clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and computerized report format. Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.
Secures and returns supplies such as film, linens, medicine, and patient folders.
Selects and operates equipment as directed. Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.
2 years diagnostic or ultrasound experience or graduation from an accredited Ultrasound program (registry eligible) with certification in Diagnostic Sonography by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 1 Year.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Certification in Diagnostic Sonography by ARDMS within 1 Year preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $36.57 - USD $66.97 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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