Ultrasound Technologist- 24 hours weekly, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC


Children's National Medical Center -
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Washington, DC, US
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Ultrasound Technologist- 24 hours weekly

Job description

Perform high quality Diagnostic Ultrasound exams while providing excellent patient care.

PT Schedule M, W, F 8 am to 4:30

Sign on Bonus up to $11K for those that qualify

Required Licenses and Certifications

A.R.D.M.S. registration required (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Ultrasound Scanning

* Demonstrate working knowledge of all diagnostic ultrasound equipment and related components.

* Produce high quality ultrasound scans via appropriate choice of transducer, scale, focal zones, and gain. Scale.

* Possess excellent knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and ultrasound pathology and document such.

* Assist radiologists with interventional procedures as directed.

* Perform all exams in a timely and efficient manner .

Quality Control

* Identify each image with proper and permanent patient data.

* Follow correct procedures regarding warm-up, use and shut down of equipment.

* Check paperwork, film jackets and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and complete RIS assignments immediately following exam.

* Maintain cleanliness of exams rooms and equipment.

Patient Care

* Assure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam.

* Explain exam to patients/parents.

* Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment time and accommodate stat or add-on requests.

* Communicate with patient throughout the exam and release patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.

* Cooperative and willing to assist when asked to travel to a CH-affiliated site

Clinical Safety

* Adhere to all OSHA regulations.

* Keep acoustic power within acceptable limits.

* Practice personal radiation safety within the department.

* Immediately report equipment malfunctions to engineer & complete appropriate paperwork.

Safety

* Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

* Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

* Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

* Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

* Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

* Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational Accountabilities

Professional Development

* Maintain A.R.D.M.S. certification.

* Biennially update CPR certification.

* Complete mandatory annual reviews.

* Attend seminars and in-services.

Organizational Commitment/Identification

* Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization

* Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences

* Demonstrate personal and professional integrity

* Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer Service

* Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

* Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

* Partner with all team members to achieve goals

* Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

* Contribute to a positive work environment

* Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

* Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

* Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

* Use resources efficiently

* Search for less costly ways of doing things

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment/Identification

Teamwork/Communication

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

Safety


Full-time 2024-06-29
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