Ultrasound Technologist

About the Job

Now offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for a limited time!

Med Star Health is looking for a Registered Sonographer to join our team at Med Star Southern Maryland Hospital Center!

• Performs exams such as abdominal echoes, renal, aorta, thyroid, pelvic, obstetrical, bio-physical profiles, vascular studies, testicular and breasts. Color flow studies, Doppler studies, renal biopsies, and fluid collections of localized areas.
• Checks all films with radiologist; consults with the radiologist about the reading of scans and reports. Provides written, unofficial reports of examinations. Takes representative anatomical pictures, recognizes normal versus abnormal anatomy, and exhibits knowledge of various pathological processes.
• Marks image for proper definition and explanation. Available for on-call status, as needed. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Follow the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens. Maintains ultrasound rooms for optimum efficiency:
  This entails stocking rooms with laundry, aquasonic gel, needles, gloves, and alcohol for assisting the radiologist with procedures.
• Keeps work areas and machines in a proper working order. Receives and reviews exam requests for ultrasound studies.

• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program.
• 1-2 years' experience from an acute care hospital.
• RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) or eligible.

USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.