Ultrasound Technologist Full-Time 3 12 Hour Shifts

General Summary of Position
Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates and documents patient's clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and computerized report format.
• Performs ultrasound techniques and examinations, abdominal scans, retroperitoneal scans, obstetric and gynecology scans, and radiation therapy localization for treatment planning and minor surgical procedures.
• Secures and returns supplies such as film, linens, medicine, and patient folders.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Assists physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, and renal biopsies. Scans patient, marks patient's body, determines angle for puncture, assists as necessary, and maintains sterile technique.
• Generates computer images or film through automatic processing and evaluates quality.
• Selects and operates equipment as directed. Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Equivalent. required
• High School Diploma or GED required or

Experience

• 1-2 years 2 years diagnostic or ultrasound experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR certification. required
• Graduation from an accredited Ultrasound program (registry eligible) with certification in Diagnostic Sonography by ARDMS within 1 Year required and
• ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification in Diagnostic Sonography by ARDMS within 1 Year preferred or

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.