Ultrasound Technician

$3006 / week

The Ultrasound Technician performs a variety of specialized technical tasks utilizing high frequency ultrasound waves to assist with the detection of medical conditions or abnormalities by producing images of the inside of a patient’s body.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of complex specialized tasks utilizing ultrasonic high-frequency sound waves to detect but not limited to abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones

Assists physicians with biopsy procedures, guiding biopsy instruments using sonographic techniques

Utilizes accessory equipment such as transducers, multi-format cameras, printers, and PACS workstations

Prepares patients for procedures and explains procedures to patients

Reports changes in patient condition to medical staff

Provides an oral and written summary of preliminary findings to the radiologist

Evaluates the quality of sonograms and determines if additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated

Maintains patient records following facility policy and procedure

Performs ultrasound procedures, doppler vascular examinations, abdominal studies and colorflow ultrasound, OB-GYN procedures as required

Collaborates in quality control of equipment and filming and obtains service as required

Proficient in the performance of ultrasound procedures

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

A certification from an accredited ultrasound school

One year of experience as an ultrasound technician preferred.

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.