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Company: MedStar Health
Location: Rosedale, MD
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

About the Job

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

Primary Duties and Responsibilities


  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Communicates and documents patient's clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and computerized report format.
  • Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.
  • Secures and returns supplies such as film linens medicine and patient folders.
  • Selects and operates equipment as directed. Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
  • Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
  • Minimal Qualifications
    Education
    • High School Diploma or GED required
    Experience
    • 1-2 years 2 years diagnostic or ultrasound experience required
    • One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
    Licenses and Certifications
    • ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification in Diagnostic Sonography by ARDMS within 1 Year preferred or
    • graduation from an accredited Ultrasound program (registry eligible) with certification in Diagnostic Sonography by ARDMS within 1 Year required and
    • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
    • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Verbal and written communication skills.
    • Basic computer skills preferred.

    This position has a hiring range of

    USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.


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