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Children's National Medical Center

Ultrasound Technologist- PRN

Children's National Medical Center, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849

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Job Description - Ultrasound Technologist- PRN (240001LK)

Job Description

Ultrasound Technologist- PRN - ( 240001LK )

Description

Perform high quality Diagnostic Ultrasound exams while providing excellent patient care. This is a PRN position working in a fast-paced outpatient environment. Opportunity to have scheduled and non-scheduled hours.

This is a PRN position working in a fast-paced outpatient environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Education - Req Graduate of approved program in Ultrasound Technology X Minimum Work Experience - Experience Experience Clinical ultrasound experience in a hospital environment X

Required Licenses and Certifications

A.R.D.M.S. registration required (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Ultrasound Scanning

Demonstrate working knowledge of all diagnostic ultrasound equipment and related components.

Produce high quality ultrasound scans via appropriate choice of transducer, scale, focal zones, and gain. Scale.

Possess excellent knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and ultrasound pathology and document such.

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 exams rooms and equipment.

Assure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam.

Explain exam to patients/parents.

Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment time and accommodate stat or add-on requests.

Communicate with patient throughout the exam and release patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.

Cooperative and willing to assist when asked to travel to a CH-affiliated site

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.

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

Organizational Accountabilities

Maintain A.R.D.M.S. certification.

Biennially update CPR certification.

Complete mandatory annual reviews.

Attend seminars and in-services.

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 responds 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

Use resources efficiently

Search for less costly ways of doing things

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) / Organizational Commitment/Identification / Teamwork/Communication / Performance Improvement/Problem-solving / Cost Management/Financial Responsibility / Safety

Primary Location Maryland-Rockville

Work Locations Montgomery County 9850 Key West Avenue 2nd Floor Rockville 20850

Job Allied Health

Organization COE Hospital-Based Specliaties

Position Status : R (Regular) - O - PRN

Shift : Variable

Work Schedule : As Needed

Job Posting Aug 8, 2024, 5:49:36 PM

Full-Time Salary Range 87838.4 - 174200

Childrens 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, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, 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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