Registered Ultrasound Technologist (Travel)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs ultrasound procedures as requested by physicians with the utmost quality.
• Able to identify advance anatomy and assist doctors with invasive procedures.
• Provides care for patients while obtaining diagnostic quality images for interpretation by a Radiologist.
• Work side by side with Radiologists as well as other Doctors and Surgeons; and is able to anticipate what the Radiologist may need for each procedure.
• Understands that the Operating Room takes precedence when a patient is sedated and on the OR table.
• Must have the ability to take call and respond to work to help our critical patients during off hours.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from accredited ultrasound program required.

Certifications and Licensure:

• A.R.D.M.S certification and New Mexico State license in Ultrasound required.
• Registration in abdomen and OB/GYN preferred.
• OB/GYN certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Experience:

• Minimum 1-year ultrasound experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of sonographic procedures, equipment, and anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• As well as knowledge of advance procedures such as biopsy and thoracenteses.

Working Conditions:

• Bloodborne pathogen C.
• Exposure to various body fluids.
• Lifts, transfers and positions patients and equipment in excess of 50 lbs.