Nurses Direct Medical Staffing · 4 months ago
Travel Ultrasonography Tech (US Tech)
Houma, Louisiana, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$2,366/wk - $2,366/wk
1+ years expNurses Direct Medical Staffing is a healthcare staffing company seeking a Travel Ultrasonography Tech to perform diagnostic imaging procedures. The role involves operating ultrasound equipment, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and providing patient care while adapting to various patient populations.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy
Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care
Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding
Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (including assisting radiologists in guided procedures in a variety of settings)
Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards
Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation as warranted
Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.)
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style
Performs other related duties as required
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards
Qualification
Required
Completion of a CAHEA approved formal training program in diagnostic medical sonography
2 years of sonographer experience
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)
Advanced certification in area(s) of specialty according to facility need
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Certification by The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the areas of Abdominal and OB-Gyn ultrasound
surgical tech training (formal or informal)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally
Knowledge of the anatomy of the liver, gallbladder, aorta, spleen, kidneys, bile ducts, and pancreas and ability to perform abdominal ultrasound and the pathology of these organs to provide radiologists with a preliminary diagnosis
Ability to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability)
Preferred
certification in hand
Certification in clinical specialty area
Strong interpersonal skills
Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed
Ability to demonstrate good judgement
Benefits
Health insurance available upon start of assignment.
Company
Nurses Direct Medical Staffing
We are a company owned and operated by Nurses. Our management team collectively has over 75 years experience in the nursing industry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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