Ultrasound Technologist

Overview and Responsibilities

Are you ready to play a crucial role in healthcare at one of the world's leading medical institutions? Johns Hopkins Hospital is now urgently hiring for a highly skilled ultrasound technologist.  

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff connects professionals with flexible temporary opportunities across clinical, allied health, administrative, IT, and other fields. With full-time, part-time, per diem, and long-term assignments, you can enjoy the flexibility of temporary work while benefiting from the support and resources of a world-renowned health system.

What We Offer:

• Impactful Work: You will have a positive impact on making a difference in a patients life. 
• World-Class Environment: Work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals, including top nurses, physicians, and allied health experts.
• Cutting-Edge Innovation: Gain exposure to state-of-the-art technology and participate in groundbreaking medical research that shapes the future of healthcare.
• Benefit: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Access to Johns Hopkins Credit Union and more......

Position Overview:

• Performs a variety of ultrasound procedures using required ACR standards.
• Assists the Radiologist with invasive procedures when required.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of diagnostic ultrasound image acquisition.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of EPIC and PACS workflow

Location:

• Johns Hopkins Hospital located in Baltimore, MD. 

Schedule:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 am - 8:30 pm; no weekends, rotating Holidays 

If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a diverse team environment, and are eager to make a difference, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the place for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing medical science. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary at Johns Hopkins Intrastaff!

Responsibilities 

• General Job Knowledge – Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, use of equipment, and Hospital & departmental policies necessary for job performance.
• Provides age-specific care for geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and infant populations.
• Operates & produces images for diagnostic purposes utilizing radiologic equipment.
• Positions patients as appropriate to image specific body parts.
• Reviews quality of images and takes additional views as necessary.
• Assists patients, schedules appointments, and answers questions pertaining to department procedures.
• Maintains clean, orderly, and safe work area.
• Obtains appropriate required documentation for procedures (i.e., informed consent and patient questionnaire).
• Performs venipuncture and injection of contrast material as required.
• Verifies procedure order with chart or request.
• Follows established procedures to provide radiation protection for oneself and for the patient.
• Performs required computer function as related to procedure. Accurately records number of films taken, repeats, and fluoroscopy time, utilizing the computer system in a timely manner.
• Maintains & stocks adequate supplies to perform job.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to use computer for data entry and data retrieval; ability to use Word preferred.
• Ability to communicate via written documentation, telephone, and directly.
• Basic math, reading and adaptability skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Patient-treatment and office areas; the noise level is usually moderate; work pace is generally steady with occasional hectic periods due to patient census or emergencies. Subject to shift rotation. Subject to exposure to blood-borne pathogens, formaldehyde, latex, dust, fumes, odors, mists, gasses, biological, mechanical, electrical, chemical and other hazardous materials. Incumbent may be exposed to moving machinery. The incumbent is expected to adhere to the Hospital’s Drug and Smoke Free work environment and to adhere to OSHA mandates and precautionary measures.

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to: Service Coordinator, Coronary & Interventional Angiography.  May receive direction from Radiologist.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, reach, sit, bend, push/pull, kneel, stoop, crouch, lift, balance and perform repetitive movements. 
• The employee must lift up to 100 pounds independently and up to 300 pounds through assisted lifting. 
• The employee uses hearing, speech, smell and tactile senses.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited DMS program.

• Current ARDMS.
• CPR BLS certification
• Minimum of at least three years as a diagnostic technologist. 

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.