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, Tacoma , Ultrasound Technologist, Other , Tacoma, Washington
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