Children's National Medical Center
Ultrasound & Vascular Tech
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Overview
Ultrasound & Vascular Technologist will perform high quality Diagnostic Ultrasound and Vascular exams while providing excellent patient care.
Qualifications
Minimum Work Experience
– 1 year Clinical Ultrasound experience (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
– Able to perform all general ultrasound exams as well as a proficient understanding of vascular anatomy, color Doppler, and pulse wave Doppler. Demonstrates working knowledge of all diagnostic ultrasound equipment and related components. Possesses excellent knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and ultrasound pathology and documents such.
Required Licenses and Certifications
– Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) (Required); A.R.D.M.S. (Required)
Functional Accountabilities Ultrasound Scanning
Produce high quality ultrasound scans via appropriate choice of transducer, scale, focal zones, and gain. Scale.
Work independently.
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 exam rooms and equipment.
Patient Care
Greet patients, introduce self to patient and treat all patients/families in a kind, courteous and professional manner; explain exam to patients/parents; communicate with patient throughout the exam and releases patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.
Ensure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam.
Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment times and accommodate stat or add-on requests.
Be cooperative and willing to assist when asked to travel to a CH-affiliated site.
Share on call responsibilities, equally, with all ultrasound technologists.
Vascular Skills
Teach vascular anatomy and exams to students, new hires and retrain staff as needed.
Perform vascular studies as indicated.
Ensure consistent quality of vascular exams.
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.
Assist to train and orientate new technologists within the modality.
Professional Development
Maintain A.R.D.M.S. certification which encompasses RVT certification.
Biennially update CPR certification.
Complete mandatory annual in‑services.
Attend seminars and in‑services.
Organizational Accountabilities 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 respond 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.
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.
Location Primary Location: District of Columbia‑Washington
Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Job: Allied Health
Organization: COE Hospital‑Based Specialties
Position Status: R (Regular) - O - PRN
Shift: Variable
Work Schedule: flexible
Job Posting Apr 17, 2025, 7:38:25 PM
Full‑Time Salary Range 91374.4 - 181188.8
Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug‑free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances (including recreational or medical marijuana legal in the District of Columbia) by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Children’s National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug‑free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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Qualifications
Minimum Work Experience
– 1 year Clinical Ultrasound experience (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
– Able to perform all general ultrasound exams as well as a proficient understanding of vascular anatomy, color Doppler, and pulse wave Doppler. Demonstrates working knowledge of all diagnostic ultrasound equipment and related components. Possesses excellent knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and ultrasound pathology and documents such.
Required Licenses and Certifications
– Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) (Required); A.R.D.M.S. (Required)
Functional Accountabilities Ultrasound Scanning
Produce high quality ultrasound scans via appropriate choice of transducer, scale, focal zones, and gain. Scale.
Work independently.
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 exam rooms and equipment.
Patient Care
Greet patients, introduce self to patient and treat all patients/families in a kind, courteous and professional manner; explain exam to patients/parents; communicate with patient throughout the exam and releases patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.
Ensure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam.
Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment times and accommodate stat or add-on requests.
Be cooperative and willing to assist when asked to travel to a CH-affiliated site.
Share on call responsibilities, equally, with all ultrasound technologists.
Vascular Skills
Teach vascular anatomy and exams to students, new hires and retrain staff as needed.
Perform vascular studies as indicated.
Ensure consistent quality of vascular exams.
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.
Assist to train and orientate new technologists within the modality.
Professional Development
Maintain A.R.D.M.S. certification which encompasses RVT certification.
Biennially update CPR certification.
Complete mandatory annual in‑services.
Attend seminars and in‑services.
Organizational Accountabilities 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 respond 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.
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.
Location Primary Location: District of Columbia‑Washington
Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Job: Allied Health
Organization: COE Hospital‑Based Specialties
Position Status: R (Regular) - O - PRN
Shift: Variable
Work Schedule: flexible
Job Posting Apr 17, 2025, 7:38:25 PM
Full‑Time Salary Range 91374.4 - 181188.8
Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug‑free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances (including recreational or medical marijuana legal in the District of Columbia) by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Children’s National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug‑free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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