Ultrasound Technologist – Standing Emergency Department

ultrasound technologist is responsible for operating and providing high quality sonography and X-ray (if Radiology Technologist certified) to patients in a safe manner for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders. Technologists will also be trained on various patient care activities such as performing vital signs, EKGs, wound care, orthopedic splinting and other duties as assigned. Diagnostic Imaging Supervisors will act on behalf of the Nurse Manager to provide oversight of clinical skills, QAs, competencies, etc.

Must present self in a professional manner, work well with a multidisciplinary team, have good communication skills.

• Coursework/Training:
  Completion of an approved Ultrasound Technology Training Program
• Associate degree or higher from an accredited educational institution in Diagnostic Medical Sonography required;
  If no AA Degree, an equivalent combination of education/experience to that of an AA Degree may be considered. Or equivalent education/experience.
• National Certification from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography upon hire
  -or-
• National Registered Technologist
  - Sonography upon hire
• National Provider BLS
  - American Heart Association upon hire

• Washington Radiologic Technologist upon hire.
• Registered Technologist
  - Radiography
  - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists upon hire.
• 1-year medical sonography as a registered sonographer or as a registry eligible sonographer