USGP has an opportunity for a SONOGRAPHER (ULTRASOUND) to provide services to our military service members, their families, and veterans within the RADIOLOGY CLINIC at NAVAL HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay – $50.00/hr. + Health and Welfare Stipend
- Benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and a 401K
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time available
- Schedule: Naval Hospital Jacksonville: Monday-Friday between 7:30am-12am (Rotating Weekend On Call 10$hr)
Qualifications:
- Degree/Education: Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
- Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: Possess and maintain one (1) of the following: a current post-primary certification and registration as a Sonographer as determined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (S-ARRT) OR a current certification and registration as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer as determined by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS-ARDMS)
- Experience: One year of experience as a ultrasound technologist
Job Duties:
To include but not limited to:
- Receive patients and explain procedures, providing humane and appropriate care and communication to alleviate fear of examination. Correctly position the patient for the examination and make adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
- Operate Sonography/Ultrasonography equipment (scanners, linear/sector/endovaginal probes, pulse/color Doppler, picture archiving and communication system (PACS) equipment) as per manufacturer recommendations and the radiology department protocols.
- Receive and interpret requests or instructions for diagnostic ultrasound scans; perform daily warm up and assigned quality control checks of the ultrasound scanners.
- Explain process to patient and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
- Key test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
- Perform a full range of diagnostic ultrasonic examinations to include but not limited to:
- o Obstetrical sonography - imaging of all fetal anatomy in order to obtain accurate dating and growth parameters and evaluate for fetal abnormalities and problems with the pregnancy.
- o Pelvic sonography imaging of all pelvic anatomy to attain accurate assessment of suspected pathology; abdominal sonography - imaging of all major organs within the abdominal and retroperitoneal spaces (the HCW will assist in any interventional techniques and localize ascites for paracentesis, as required).
- o Thoracic sonography - localize area of pleural effusion for thoracentesis; small parts sonography - imaging of the scrotum, breast, cervical regions and superficial soft tissues. Assist in intervention procedures as required.o Evaluate all neonatal and pediatric anatomy, exclusive of cardiovascular which lends itself tosonographic evaluation, (i.e., neurosonology), vascular sonography.
- o Pediatric sonography. Be familiar with and utilize Doppler signals for spectral analysis inevaluation of arterial and venous diseases (i.e., carotid arteries, upper and lower extremity deepvenous thrombosis).
- o Endovaginal sonography. Perform endovaginal exams to obtain accurate assessment of suspected pelvic pathology.o Intraoperative sonography. Assist with intraoperative abdominal, pelvic, small parts and vascular ultrasound studies.
- Identify abnormalities during testing and determine need for additional scans of affected area.
- Recognize anatomic variants and determine which other area(s) of the body should be scanned. Use a detailed understanding of diseases of anatomy to accomplish effective ultrasound scanning.
- Advise the radiologist of results of the examination and provide a preliminary diagnosis. Notify physician of significant scans requiring immediate attention or follow-up.
- Maintain and clean ultrasound equipment on a regular basis in accordance with radiology department standards. Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required to perform ultrasound examinations. Recommend necessary repairs when diagnostic quality is degraded.
- Make minor adjustments on equipment. Differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognize electronic equipment limitations. Program the examination equipment, set up the machine and scanning techniques to be employed.
- Review new developments in the field by reading journals and attending meetings/conferences when possible and recommend changes to Government supervisor which would improve the operation of the ultrasound section.
- Recognize situations requiring patient resuscitation due to cardiac or respiratory arrest and institute the necessary emergency measures.
- Use a detailed understanding of diseases of anatomy to accomplish effective ultrasound scanning.
- Notify physician of significant scans requiring immediate attention.
- Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to the cardiac or respiratory arrest.
At USGP, we are invested in the growth and support of the veterans, and their families, that we serve. In order to provide our best to the community, we are committed to nurturing and evolving our ever-growing diverse network of dedicated professionals and ensuring that our employees are valued for their efforts and able to grow as an individual and achieve their career goals. This is a great opportunity for a team player who is passionate about service and wants to grow their career through the unique knowledge gained by working at a federal facility.
USGP is an Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
We look forward to receiving your resume!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Ultrasound Technologist: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- ARRT Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Jacksonville, FL (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jacksonville, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
