Ultrasound Technologist

Overview

Location:

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Hours:

Monday-Friday 11pm-7:30am

• Degree/Education
  :
  Successfully completed a program of Ultrasound education as recommended by the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support
  :
  Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Experience
  :
  Minimum of two years of experience in ultrasound following completion of training to include one year in-hospital experience. An entry-level career contract exemption will be considered for qualified students assigned to WRNMMC. Familiarity with medical care, anatomy and physiology, ultrasound technology including physics.
• Board Certification
  :
  All Ultrasound Technologist, will possess current registration as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Technologist (RDMS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Inc. (ARDMS).
• Licensure/Registration
  :
  Valid unrestricted license in at least 1 state, territory, or commonwealth of the US.
• Have knowledge of the Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) to enable the technologist to review, evaluate image quality, orient, and align images properly to PACS. Manipulate, format and print images as necessary.

• The duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Perform a full range of Ultrasound functions and procedures. These studies include all variances of Ultrasound imaging of the Abdomen, Pelvis, Obstetrical 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester, abdominal wall, abdominal vascular, renal Transplant, carotids, lower and upper extremity venous, scrotum, neck, and thyroid, and pediatric head and abdomen to include rule out appendicitis. Assist and support interventional procedures within the radiology department and other areas such as the operating room and pediatric gastroenterology clinic.
• Complete radiology informatics HIS/RIS training, Cyber training, HIPPA, and pass an Initial Competency Assessment before working independently.
• Carry the Ultrasound Radiology iPhone when working alone for effective communication with the radiologist on call.
• All employees working weekends and holidays must report to the radiologist on duty in the ED (on-call) reading room at the beginning and end of their scheduled shift.
• Receive patients and explain methods and safety precautions of procedures. Start IVs when needed, position patient and produces necessary images for the requested examination. Assist in the triage of scheduling patients. Work with inpatients, emergency cases and outpatients. Independently perform outpatient and inpatient ultrasound studies.
• Perform diagnostic ultrasound services to patients of all ages upon referral. The US technologist must be able to initiate emergency measures and notify radiologists/physicians when necessary.
• Maintains professional competency involving clinical skills and knowledge through participation in professional ultrasound organizations, self-directed journal reading, and attendance at in-service and continuing medical education. Oversees and provides instructions to student technologists and resident physicians learning ultrasound technology and theory.
• Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Provide training as applicable to supporting Government employees (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students, etc.).
• Perform unscheduled procedures as declared by the requesting Physician within one (1) hour.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines and practice universal precautions.
• Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure manual for the department.
• Assist in coordinating schedules, daily logs, and data submission for monthly reports.
• Perform limited administrative duties associated with the maintenance of records for a hospital-based Ultrasound safety program.
• Direct the flow of patients:
  Screen walk-in patients, emergency patients, and telephone calls from patients and referring Physicians to determine appropriate Physicians and priority of appointments.
• Participate in the MTF Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) for digital imaging and perform quality control procedures as…