Travel Ultrasound Tech $3000/Week

Travel Pay $3000 / week

Local Pay $60 - $65 / hour

Day Shifts, Monday - Friday

The Ultrasound Technologist performs a variety of specialized technical tasks utilizing high frequency ultrasound waves to assist with the detection of medical conditions or abnormalities by producing images of the inside of a patient's body.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of complex specialized tasks utilizing ultrasonic high-frequency sound waves to detect but not limited to abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones
• Assists physicians with biopsy procedures, guiding biopsy instruments using sonographic techniques
• Utilizes accessory equipment such as transducers, multi-format cameras, printers, and PACS workstations
• Prepares patients for procedures and explains procedures to patients
• Reports changes in patient condition to medical staff
• Provides an oral and written summary of preliminary findings to the radiologist
• Evaluates the quality of sonograms and determines if additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated
• Maintains patient records following facility policy and procedure
• Performs ultrasound procedures, doppler vascular examinations, abdominal studies and colorflow ultrasound, OB-GYN procedures as required
• Collaborates in quality control of equipment and filming and obtains service as required
• Proficient in the performance of ultrasound procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of ultrasound program at an accredited school required.
• RDMS license required.
• Specialized certification in AB/OB desired.
• 2 years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist in an acute setting required.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable.
• Current BLA certification required.
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray required.
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site.
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

"Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, Maxim Healthcare will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records"