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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

United StatescontractVerifiedPosted 1 Nov 2024

About the role

Introduction: Aspen Medical has an exciting opportunity for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers to partner with us in providing temporary contracted medical services to Military Treatment Facilities throughout the United States. Today’s posting will place you at the primary location of the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. This opportunity allows employees to work with the federal government, offering competitive compensation and a strong work-life balance.

Hospital: Carl R. Darnall Medical Center
Location: United States, Fort Hood, Tx.

Qualifications:

Degree/Education: Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA
Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or the American Registry of Clinical Radiography Technologist in the specialty identified in the TO
Experience: One year of experience as a radiologic technologist or in the specialty area identified in the TO within the last two (2) years
Licensure: None

Core Duties:

Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO
Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department policies and procedures
Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol
Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required
Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists
Ensure patients are appropriately prepared for procedures, to include obtaining consent prior to beginning any examination
Perform selected radiology examinations and procedures under the supervision of a radiologist
Responsible for evaluating image quality, making initial image observations and forwarding those observations to the supervising radiologist
Adapt examination protocols to improve diagnostic quality
Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring that each patient receives quality care while in the radiology department or clinic
Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy
As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values
Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call logbook
Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest
Perform a wide variety of complex ultrasound examinations of human subjects to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury