Ultrasound Technologist; On Call

Ultrasound Technologist (On Call) - (9020)

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Job Title

Ultrasound Technologist (On Call)

Job Description

Cape Fox subsidiary Concentric Methods is accepting resumes for an Ultrasound Technologist (On-Call and Call Back) to provide support at the Navy facility at Camp Pendleton, CA.

The total hourly pay for this non-exempt position is $58.40for up to 40 hours per week. This is comprised of a base hourly rate of $53.47plus $4.93per hour Health & Welfare (H&W) for up to 40 hours per week as required by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) regulations. This rate represents the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting In addition, for eligible positions we offer a variety of benefits including specified holidays, paid sick and vacation leave, and 401K with company match.

This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

Responsibilities:

• Correlate the patient's clinical history with the requested examination to be performed and obtain the results from previous pertinent diagnostic tests to correlate with the ultrasound study.
• Consult with staff physicians from a variety of specialties such as obstetrics, gynecology, cardiology and surgery regarding the patient's pertinent past medical history, preliminary diagnosis, and condition so it correlates with the ultrasound examination.
• Recognize normal anatomic variants. Also, recognize anatomic changes created by medical and surgical procedures.
• Document arrival, departure, and completed tests as required by MTF policy. Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
• Perform system warmups, calibrations, and quality control tasks according to manufacturer and MTF policy.
• Explain process to patient and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
• Assist in the compiling and archiving of records for procedures performed.
• Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for and initiate emergency measures for critical situations such as respiratory or cardiac arrest.
• Identify abnormalities during testing and determine need for additional scans of affected area.
• Perform a full range of diagnostic ultrasonic examinations as appropriate to the discipline specified in the TO.

Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates offer preference to Cape Fox Corporation Shareholders, descendants, and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241.

Travel Requirements

0 - 10%

Job Requirements

• Degree:
  Certificate.
• Education:
  
  Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Certification:
  Certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in the specialty identified in the TO.
• Experience:
  
  One year of experience as a sonographer in the specialty area identified in the TO.

In lieu of the above qualifications, the following are required:

• A minimum experience of two years within the last 3 years with at least 6 months continuous experience as an Ultrasound Technologist.

Possess and maintain one of the following:

• A current certification and registration as a Sonographer from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (S-ARRT).
• A current certification and registration as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer as determined by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS-ARDMS).