Ultrasound Technologist

Company: DispatchHealth Management
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: October 25, 2024

Job Description:

How You'll Make an Impact: As a mobile ultrasound technologist at DispatchHealth Imaging, you'll:Use a company vehicle equipped with sonography equipment and drive to ultrasound patients in different facilities throughout your shift to perform ultrasound examinations on patients of all ages. - - What You'll Do: Your day-to-day experience as a mobile ultrasound technologist will include: -

• Travel in a vehicle to perform high quality ultrasound exams for patients in a variety of service locations, including private residences, skilled nursing homes, senior living facilities, correctional facilities and other places of service. -
• Follow all company policies, procedures, protocols, and comply with all applicable state and federal rules, regulations, and standards. -
• Demonstrate competency in the performance of portable ultrasound studies based on established company and industry protocols and procedures. -
• Demonstrate safe work practices appropriate to position; including safe driving, infection control, use of appropriate personal protective equipment; safe operation of ultrasound equipment, vehicle loading/unloading of ultrasound equipment, safely move portable ultrasound units during patient visits, and other activities associated with performing the responsibilities as a portable ultrasound technologist. -
• Perform sonographic examinations as ordered by the ordering physician. -
• Prepare preliminary technologist's worksheets after each study and communicate the worksheets to reading radiologists -
• Complete all forms and maintain records, visits logs, and reports of work performed according to standard protocols. -
• Upload all required documents into company systems according to company protocols. -
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment; assist with troubleshooting and problem solving of equipment and systems as directed by management or Service Department personnel. -
• Take good care of vehicle; ensure that the vehicle is well stocked with necessary supplies. -
• Operate and behave in full compliance with all applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations. -
• Orient new staff and trains students, if requested. - What You Need:
  • To qualify as a mobile ultrasound technologist, you must meet all state-specific and federal requirements for training, education, competency, certification, and state license to perform, including one or more of the following: -
    • Graduate of an accredited program in Sonography. - -
    • Ultrasound technologists must be credentialed in medical sonography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).--- -
    • Sonographers registered through ARDMS must be Registered Diagnostic Sonographer (RDMS), and/or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - -
    • Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds
    • Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs easily while carrying equipment
    • Valid driver's license with clean driving record
    • Ability to work a varied schedule that may require evenings, holidays, and weekends. Who We Are: DispatchHealth Imaging, with the acquisition of PPX & DMI, has over 50 years of mobile imaging experience. DispatchHealth Imaging professionals travel locally to diagnose patients in their own homes or at a facility. As the premiere provider of portable digital x-rays, ultrasounds, EKGs, holter monitors, echocardiograms, and dopplers we pride ourselves on having superior digital technology which allow for expedited care. Home health care services are becoming increasingly common, and this is a great opportunity to become part of one of the fastest growing mobile imaging companies in the country. Connect With Us: Get to know us! Watch the video to hear from healthcare professionals on what it's like to work with DispatchHealth. Follow us on , , and to learn more.Applications are being accepted for this role for at least 3 days after the posting date, or once we receive a sufficient number of qualified candidates.#RAD -

Keywords: DispatchHealth Management, Renton , Ultrasound Technologist, Other , Tacoma, Washington