Description

SIGN ON BONUS: $15,000

AMERICAN HEALTH ASSOCIATES, INC. is a premier clinical laboratory servicing over 3500 long-term care facilities. AHA is the fastest growing independent laboratory in the nation, currently offering services in CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA, and WDC. By investing in technology and a skilled work force, we are thrilled to add mobile diagnostic imaging services to our healthcare portfolio.

AHA has partnered with the finest digital imaging manufacturers to provide our team with the state of art imaging equipment and technology needed to furnish imaging services to our valued patients! It is our goal to exude warmth and caring as we meet and greet patients, family, and visitors throughout each day. In this role, you will provide mobile diagnostic imaging services to patients residing in nursing homes, healthcare facilities, and homecare. Company vehicles are provided to mobile imaging providers.

THE ROLE: MOBILE SONOGRAPHER (ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST)

Responsibilities:

· Sonographers arrive at a patient’s location in fully equipped company vehicles.

· Unloads portable ultrasound equipment and transports it to patient’s bedside.

· Obtains clinically diagnostic, technically competent ultrasound images.

· Uses proper patient identification and safety procedures to protect themselves and others.

· Must act with initiative and responsibility to achieve maximum imaging quality.

· Responsible for patient safety and wellbeing during examinations.

· Assists and instructs patients during examinations.

. Completes and transmits ultrasound tech sheet to interpreting radiologists

· Transmits images to interpreting radiologists or cardiologists for result. Ensures that images are labeled properly and of good quality.

· Participates in quality control and quality assurance.

· Reports to supervisor equipment failures and/or malfunctions.

· Responsible for inspecting and cleaning equipment prior to use.

· Reports all patient complaints, discrepancies, and drug reactions according to QA policies.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

· Sonographers arrive at a patient’s location in fully equipped company vehicles.

· Unloads portable ultrasound equipment and transports it to patient’s bedside.

· Obtains clinically diagnostic, technically competent ultrasound images.

· Uses proper patient identification and safety procedures to protect themselves and others.

· Must act with initiative and responsibility to achieve maximum imaging quality.

· Responsible for patient safety and wellbeing during examinations.

· Assists and instructs patients during examinations.

. Completes and transmits ultrasound tech sheet to interpreting radiologists

· Transmits images to interpreting radiologists or cardiologists for result. Ensures that images are labeled properly and of good quality.

· Participates in quality control and quality assurance.

· Reports to supervisor equipment failures and/or malfunctions.

· Responsible for inspecting and cleaning equipment prior to use.

· Reports all patient complaints, discrepancies, and drug reactions according to QA policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid state-issued Driver License; must be at least 21 years old.

· Registry in good standing issued by ARDMS.

· State Ultrasound License if required by state.

· One year of experience, preferred - New Grads Welcome!

· Maintain CEU’s as required by state regulations.

· Must successfully pass a background check screening.

· Valid state-issued Driver License in good standing.

· Proficiency with technology (computers, mobile devices, etc.).

· Possess excellent communication skills.

· Ability to display common sense and good judgement in following rules, protocols, policies, and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods standing, reaching, and bending.

· Must be able to push and pull minimum of 50 pounds.

· Physical strength and agility to position patients for a variety of imaging examinations.

· Annual physical required per CMS regulations.

Take the next step in your healthcare career and join our Mobile Imaging Team! Please submit your updated resume and give us a chance to learn more about you.

AHA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER!