Ultrasound Technologist - PRN
Sparks, MD, 21152, USA
- Healthcare
- ultrasound technologist
- diagnostic sonography
- ultrasound technician
The Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations to assist physicians in patient evaluation and treatment, including procedures like biopsies. This PRN position requires working a minimum number of hours, call shifts, and holiday shifts monthly, operating ultrasound equipment, and maintaining detailed patient records. Candidates need relevant experience or graduation from an accredited program with certification eligibility and basic life support credentials.
MedStar Health is looking for an Ultrasound Technologist to join our team at the MedStar Franklin Square Hospital!
As a PRN Ultrasound tech, minimum requirements are as follow:
Work a minimum of 24 hours per Month, including at least 1 overnight shift or weekend.
Pick up a minimum of 2 call shifts per month, including at least 1 weekend call shift.
Work 1 holiday shift per year.
TheUltrasound Technologist will make an impact by performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
- Assists physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, and renal biopsies. Scans patient, marks patient's body, determines angle for puncture, assists as necessary, and maintains sterile technique.
- Generates computer images or film through automatic processing and evaluates quality.
- Communicates and documents patient's clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and computerized report format. Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.
- Secures and returns supplies such as film, linens, medicine, and patient folders.
- Selects and operates equipment as directed. Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 2 years diagnostic or ultrasound experience orgraduation from an accredited Ultrasound program (registry eligible) with certification in Diagnostic Sonography by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 1 Year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Certification in Diagnostic Sonography by ARDMS within 1 Year preferred.




