sonographer- (ardms) (rvt)

Company: DispatchHealth Management
Location: Newport News
Posted on: September 26, 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. Job Details:

• Newly added weekend and weekday shift differentials
• Flexible scheduling- DAY SHIFT- 8A- 6P
• 4-10's schedule, MUST be able to work 1 weekend a month
• On-site training offered
• Company vehicle provided
• MUST have 2+ years of ultrasound/ sonography experience
• Licenses REQUIRED: ARDMS and RVT certifications
• Must be able to do abdomen and OB exams
• Competitive compensation and benefits offered
• Growth opportunities
• License renewal reimbursement 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 Facebook, X, and YouTube 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

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