Seeking a traveling ultrasound technician, or sonographer/diagnostic medical sonographer who can balance patient interaction and technological performance with a firm knowledge of anatomy and pathology by working cohesively with a healthcare team.
Knowledge of Rapidrad EMR is a plus.
This is a travelling position. Paid per study.
Areas of coverage: Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs.
Description: As a mobile ultrasound technician, you will travel with sonography equipment and technology to different health care facilities and patients' homes to provider ultrasound imaging services to a patient. Your responsibilities will include working with other members if a health care team, such as a radiologist who performs x-ray services to properly diagnose patients, traveling to facilities that need your help, and sometimes marketing yourself to new potential clients. Mobile ultrasound positions require excellent interpersonal skills, a desire to help patients, and familiarity with the technology.
Job Duties:
- Performing the ultrasound and ensuring the transducer is capturing images correctly
- Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients to avoid confusion
- Maintaining ultrasound equipment and sterilizing the room in which the procedure takes place
- Spreading the ultrasound gel on the surface of the patient's body to cover the internal area being imaged
- Evaluating the images for their quality, and interpreting what the image captured
- Presenting images and preliminary findings to physicians and the health care team
- Maintaining patient records and adding medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure
In addition there are physical requirements that typically include:
- Lifting at least 50 pounds
- Standing for prolonged periods of time
- Driving
Job Types: Contract, Travel healthcare
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Travel reimbursement
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Travel requirement:
Experience:
- Medical imaging: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Required)
- ARRT Certification (Required)
Work Location: On the road