Ultrasound Technician

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Ultrasound Technician to be responsible for operating sonographic scanners to capture images of patients' internal organs and expectant mothers' developing fetuses for a 4 week contract. The Ultrasound Technician may specialize or work in a broad array of specialties including obstetric and gynecological ultrasounds, and neurological, breast, heart, or abdominal sonography. This is a critical access facility.

To be a successful Ultrasound Technician, you should have excellent patient service and technical skills, as well as a strong working knowledge of anatomy and pathology. You should have strong problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

Ultrasound Technician Responsibilities:

• Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients, answering their questions, and providing support.
• Spreading the ultrasound gel on the surface of patients' bodies over the internal area to be imaged.
• Programming and adjusting the scanner for the specific procedure and ensuring the transducer captures images from every angle or section as needed.
• Deciding which still images, or sonograms, to capture and present to the Physician for diagnostic purposes.
• Evaluating the images for quality and interpreting the images to assist the Physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases.
• Presenting the images and your preliminary findings to the Physicians.
• Maintaining patients' records and medical notes on the ultrasound procedure they have undergone.
• Maintaining the ultrasound equipment and sterilizing the procedure rooms.
• Assisting Radiologists with vascular ultrasound procedures and ultrasound-guided biopsies.

Ultrasound Technician Requirements:

• An associate's or bachelor's degree in sonography.
• An industry certification to practice may be advantageous.
• The ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical stamina to lift heavy equipment and remain on your feet for long shifts.
• The flexibility to work long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as sensitivity to patients' problems.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.