Ultrasound Technician Jobs

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Ultrasound Technician to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) located in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Overall Position Summary And Objectives

The position will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

Deliverables

• Work products and documents related to acquiring and archiving quality images and cine loops; performing and evaluating equipment quality control measurements and report any system malfunctions to the PIs. - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to conducting study visits at patients’ homes or in the CRU, including standardized scanning protocol and acquired images; educating subjects and parents regarding procedures, the equipment, and the exam. - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to performing transabdominal pelvic ultrasounds; analyzing images for ovarian volume, follicle counts and diameters, uterine dimensions, and endometrial thickness; acquiring and archiving quality images; maintaining close communication with PIs and study team. - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to ensuring subject comfort and safety during and after the exam; performing transabdominal pelvic ultrasounds using a standardized scanning protocol that includes the full-bladder technique. - Ad-Hoc

Work Details

• Perform transabdominal pelvic ultrasounds using a standardized scanning protocol that includes the full-bladder technique
• Calibrates and maintains ultrasound equipment.
• Reports any discrepancies in testing results to ensure researchers and medical staffs have accurate, reliable data.
• Perform and evaluate equipment quality assurance measurements and immediately report any system malfunctions to the PIs
• Relay patient concerns and issues to researchers and medical staff to ensure patient comfort and understanding.
• Routinely assess the safety and effectiveness of the equipment and documents findings, preparing recommendations for modifications as necessary.
• Perform and evaluate equipment quality assurance measurements and immediately report any system malfunctions to the PIs
• Perform diagnostic procedures using ultrasound equipment, archive imagery and document results.
• Maintain close communication with PIs and study team
• Explains imaging procedure to patients and healthcare providers.
• Acquire and archive quality images
• Liaisons with and supports technicians, researchers and medical staff as needed.
• Ensure subject comfort and safety during and after the exam 5
• Reports maintenance issues and unavailability of equipment for testing to researchers and medical staffs.
• Analyze images for ovarian volume, follicle counts and diameters, uterine dimensions, and endometrial thickness
• Acquire and archive quality images
• Perform transabdominal pelvic ultrasounds using a standardized scanning protocol that includes the full-bladder technique
• Educate subjects and family members on testing procedures, the equipment, and the exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Conduct study visits at patients homes or in the CRU, including standardized scanning protocol and acquired images
• Maintain close communication with PIs and study team
• Acquire and archive quality images and cine loops
• Complete appropriate study-related documentation
• Ensure subject comfort and safety during and after the exam 3
• Analyze images for ovarian volume, follicle counts and diameters, uterine dimensions, and endometrial thickness
• Perform transabdominal pelvic ultrasounds in pediatric and adolescent subjects
• Conduct study visits at patients homes or in the CRU, including standardized scanning protocol and acquired images 1
• Schedules and coordinates testing, operates ultrasound equipment and prepares and maintains operational log.
• Complete appropriate study-related documentation
• Explains imaging procedures to patients and healthcare providers.
• Educate subjects and parents regarding procedures, the equipment, and the exam to ensure understanding and cooperation 4
• Perform transabdominal pelvic ultrasounds in pediatric and adolescent subjects
• Acquire and archive quality images and cine loops
• Educate subjects and family members on testing procedures, the equipment, and the exam to ensure understanding and cooperation. 2
• Assists with developing budgets for ultrasound equipment and facilities.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked

Minimum Education

Associate's

Additional Qualifications

Certifications & Licenses

• Completion of a 2-year allied health degree; completion of a 1-year program in Ultrasound technology

Field of Study

• General Medical and Health Services

Software

• Microsoft Office

Skills

• Practiced as a sonographer with some pediatric exposure for greater than two (2) years and be registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Benefits

• Healthcare (FSA)
• 401K Matching
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
• Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
• 100% Medical Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees

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DisclaimerThe above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.