Ultrasound Tech Per Diem Rotating Position Summary

Produces quality ultrasound examinations which are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by Radiologists/Physician and may include: abdominal, pelvic, OB/GYN, Vascular, Cardiac, small parts and interventional ultrasound procedures. Functional supervision may be exercised over cross-training technologists and/or students. Must be certified in Vascular.

THE ULTRASOUND TECH PER DIEM ROTATING CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Completion of formal ultrasound technology training which meets requirements for certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year of experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Two years experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or CCI certified (if required by hiring facility per CMS guidelines); Basic Life Support Certification, RVT/RVS(vascular required)

REQUIRED COURSE(S) TRAINING: Maintains required CEU's to retain Registry

SPECIAL SKILLS: Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to understand oral and written instructions stated in radiological and medical terms and to exchange information with patients and staff. Proficient with general operating procedures, i.e. start up procedures, calibration of equipment, troubleshooting and problem solving. Basic computer skills

SUPERVISES: Functional supervision may be exercised over cross-training technologists and/or students.