ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST

Howard University Hospital

$74K — $118K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree (AA) in Radiology or equivalent from a two-year program
  • Two years' experience in Ultrasound preferred
  • ARDMS certification required; BLS certification mandatory
  • Additional certifications in General, Vascular, and OBGYN are a plus
  • Strong understanding of patient care and quality control measures

Responsibilities

  • Operate ultrasound equipment to capture quality diagnostic images
  • Provide direct patient care, monitor vital signs, and assess patient conditions
  • Document and present findings to physicians for diagnosis
  • Prepare facilities and patients for ultrasound procedures
  • Ensure adequate inventory and operational status of equipment
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives
  • Adhere to safety and infection control protocols
  • Perform equipment quality control and troubleshoot as needed

Benefits

  • Work-life balance
  • Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
  • Comprehensive benefits plans including health and retirement
  • Access to HRSA Loan Forgiveness programs
Full Job Description
Description

Howard University Hospital seeks to hire an Ultrasound Technologist in the Radiology department, who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence.

As an Ultrasound Technologist, you will:
  • Uses ultrasound equipment to direct high-frequency sound waves to a prescribed area of the patient's body and capture quality images that describe the composition, shape and motion of tissues, organs, vessels and pathology.
  • Provides direct patient care, including assessing patient condition and ability to cooperate. Positions patients and equipment, prepares patients for procedures and continually monitors and records vital signs. Observes for reactions and signs of impending complications and intervening as needed.
  • Summarizes, documents, verifies and presents images, findings, calculations and measurements to physicians for diagnoses. Adheres to ultrasonic diagnostic procedures, precautions and standards.
  • Prepares rooms and patients for subsequent ultrasound procedures.
  • Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services. Verifies operational status of equipment prior to daily utilization.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure continuous improvement of services. Follows hospital wide and department specific safety and infection control standards.
  • Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, standards, and protocols to ensure effective departmental operations and quality patient care.
  • Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
  • Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Qualifications include:
  • Associates Degree (AA) in Radiology or equivalent from a two year college or hospital-based program
  • Two (2) years' experience in Ultrasound desired
  • ARDMS and BLS certification required. Certification in General, Vascular and OBGYN desired.

Position Details:
  • Job Type/FTE: 1.0 (Fulltime)
  • Shift: Day Shift (M - F 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM)
  • Work Location: Washington, D.C.
  • Unit/Department: Radiology
  • CBA Code: 2094-28
  • Pay Range: $35.63 - $57.02
    • Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility

At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:
Work-life balance
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)
HRSA Loan Forgiveness available

Compliance Statements

Culture of Care: Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

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