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ERP International · 2 months ago

Ultrasound Technician (Instructor)

US-NV-Nellis AFB

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

ERP International is a respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions, seeking a full-time Ultrasound Technician Instructor to support the Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center at Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV. The role involves instructing and evaluating students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Phase II training program, ensuring they comprehend the material and meet training objectives.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducts formal training in Ultrasound Technology for students enrolled in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Phase II training program at Nellis AFB

Instructs students IAW the USAF Medical Training Guidance for Non-Resident Medical Training Programs (MTG)

Attends meeting set by the Medical Training program Administrator (MTPA)

Direct questions concerning USAF MTG policies and guidance to the MTPA or Education Program director (EPD)

Monitors Phase II students’ progression in accordance with the Student Evaluation and Administration Plan (SEAP) and oversees permanent staff members in skill-level upgrade/duty qualification training

Performs a variety of ultrasound exams in accordance with established protocols utilizing appropriate imaging probes, as well as other imaging accessories

Performs detailed studies based on the A American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) standards

Selects and uses proper transducer, modifies Motion, position, and pressure to identify known or unknown pathology

Provides dedicated imaging of pathology to include, but not limited to imaging in two planes, measurements of pathologic findings, and Color Doppler imaging

Performs a variety of Digital Imaging Network-Picture Archiving Communication System (DIN-PACS) functions assuring completeness of US examinations for interpretation

Conducts daily reviews of section scanning images to ensure quality examinations for interpretation

Monitors applicable Electronic Health Records assuring completion of radiologists’ dictations within the system

Ensures daily monitoring and updates of exams within said systems upholding database integrity and swift radiologist reading capability

Performs administrative functions (record archiving and retrieval) and maintenance of equipment and accessories

Ensures periodic assessment and update of established protocols and screening request transfer of obtained images on laser discs for future retrieval and review

Assesses each patient’s clinical history for determination of most effective scanning protocols

Recommends and establishes routine imaging

Performs numerous complex sonographic scanning on all anatomical areas for in-utero, neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

Assists radiologist and/or other physicians in performing invasive diagnostic techniques such as biopsies, aspirations and intraoperative localization of lesions, or other similar procedures

Recognize anatomic variants and determine which other area(s) of the body should be scanned

Advise the physician of results of the examination and provide them with a preliminary report

Notify physician of significant scans requiring immediate attention

Maintain and clean ultrasound equipment on a regular basis in accordance with department protocols

Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required to ultrasound procedures

Make minor adjustments on equipment

Differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognize electronic equipment issues

Program the examination equipment, set up the machine and scanning techniques to be employed

Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest

Perform administrative duties to include but not limited to: print ultrasound work schedules/arrive/depart patients; answer phone/schedule patients for exams; utilize applicable Electronic Health Records systems

Participate in cross-training activities within the department

Leads the Diagnostic Sonography training platform with training and student assessments

Trains and assesses junior staff and students

Explain pathology and relevant ultrasound techniques to students

Monitor appropriateness of care and completeness of examination

Provide feedback to students on ultrasound performance

Communicate issues with students and staff

Tracks initial and annual preceptor training

Qualification

Ultrasound systems proficiencyDiagnostic Medical SonographyHuman anatomy knowledgeMedical terminology knowledgeInstructional techniques knowledgeBLS Healthcare Provider certificationSupervisory skillsPatient positioningOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Graduation from a radiologic technologist-training program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Education (JCERT)

Current registration as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

An associate's degree or higher in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography field highly desired

Have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in mammography, to include performing tomography mammograms or required performance of 200 exams with the last two (2) years

Some biopsy experience required

Current registration as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required

Possess and maintain a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance

Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing