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Amergis Ultrasound Tech - Nights in Largo, Maryland
$67 - $68
Amergis Healthcare Staffing is looking for Ultrasound Technicians/Sonographers to perform a variety of specialized technical tasks utilizing high frequency ultrasound waves to assist with the detection of anatomical abnormalities.
Responsibilities:
Perform a variety of complex specialized tasks utilizing ultrasonic high frequency sound waves to detect abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones. Assist physicians with biopsy procedures, guiding biopsy instrument using sonographic techniques.
Utilize accessory equipment such as transducers, multi-format cameras, printers, and PACS workstations.
Prepare patients for procedures, explain procedures to patients. Report changes in patient condition to medical staff. Provide an oral and written summary of preliminary findings to the radiologist. Evaluate quality of sonograms. Determine if additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated.
Maintain patient records in division.
Charge procedures and supplies in RIS. Archive and de-archive ultrasound data. Orient new
Ultra-sonographers; provide education and training to new sonographers. Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein.
Perform a variety of complex specialized tasks utilizing ultrasonic high frequency sound waves to detect abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones.
Assist physicians with biopsy procedures, guiding biopsy instrument using sonographic techniques. Perform ultrasound procedures, doppler vascular examinations, abdominal studies and color-flow ultrasound, OB-GYN procedures as required.
Utilize accessory equipment such as selective transducers, multi-format cameras, printers, and PACS workstations.
Prepare patients for procedures, explain procedures to patients. Report changes in patient condition to medical staff. Provide an oral and written summary of preliminary findings to the radiologist.
Evaluate quality of sonograms. Determine if additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated.
Maintain patient records in division.
Collaborate in quality control of equipment and filming and obtains service as required.
Proficient in the performance of ultrasound procedures.
Provide direction and instruction to existing personnel and training to new sonographers.
Act in a team leader or leadership capacity on an as needed basis.
Ensure correct charging of ultrasound procedures and supplies on a daily basis.
Other Ultrasound Technicians/Sonographer duties as assigned
Qualifications:
A certification from an accredited ultrasound/sonography school related field preferred.
Minimum of one year of experience as an ultrasound technician/sonographer preferred.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Current BLS card.
Current TB test or chest x-ray.
Current physical exam per state or Ultrasound Technicians/Sonographer contract requirements.
Successfully pass all screening exams
Must meet all of Amergis's pre-employment screening requirements
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.