Radiologic Ultrasound Technologist

Accepting Applicants for Proposal Submission

Compass Government Solutions is seeking Radiologic Ultrasound Technologists to provide services at the Walter Reed Military Medical Center in Bethesda Maryland. 

This opportunity is part of a proposal effort. We are currently accepting applications from experienced candidates to be considered if the contract is awarded. 

Incumbents are encouraged to apply.

Schedule:
Shifts may vary 891012 or 16 hours. Coverage is required at all times (24/7) by a qualified Ultrasound Technologist. Hiring for all shifts. 

Job Duties:

• Perform a full range of Ultrasound functions and procedures. These studies shall include: all variances of Ultrasound imaging of the Abdomen Pelvis Obstetrical 1st 2nd and 3rd trimester abdominal wall abdominal vascular renal Transplant carotids lower and upper extremity venous scrotum neck and thyroid and pediatric neonatal head and abdomen to include rule out appendicitis. 
• Assist and support interventional procedures within the radiology department and other areas such as the operating room and pediatric gastroenterology clinic.
• New employees will be provided up to 40 hours to complete radiology informatics MHS Genesis 
• training Cyber training HIPPA and pass an Initial Competency Assessment before working independently.
• All employees working shifts outside the regular hours (Monday to Friday from 1500-0730 
• weekends and holidays from 0700-0700) must carry the Ultrasound Radiology iPhone when working alone for effective communication with the radiologist on call.
• Adhere to lunch assignments to maintain consistent staffing levels during meal breaks. Lunch meals are thirty minutes.
• All employees working weekends and holidays must report to the radiologist on duty in the ED (on call) reading room at the beginning and end of their scheduled shift.
• Receives patients explains methods and safety precautions of procedures.
• Position patient and produces necessary images for the requested examination. Assist in the triage of scheduling patients. Work with inpatients emergency cases and outpatients. Independently perform outpatient inpatient ultrasound studies.
• Complete all STAT and routine requests during your shift. If you are unable to fulfill a patient request document in IPASS why it was not completed during your shift.
• If you encounter several STAT requests ask the radiologist on duty to triage and prioritize the orders.
• STAT ultrasound requests take precedence over routine requests. Explain procedures to the patient and provide humane and appropriate care and communication to alleviate the patients fear of examination and correctly position the patient for examination.
• Set up patients and perform necessary adjustments and patient position as prescribed by the Radiologist or Ultrasound Supervisor.
• Perform diagnostic US services to patients of all ages upon referral. The US technologist must be able to initiate emergency measures and notify radiologist/physicians when necessary.
• Maintains professional competency involving clinical skills and knowledge through participation in professional ultrasound organizations self-directed journal reading and attendance at in-service and continuing medical education.
• Oversees and provides instructions to student technologist and resident physicians learning ultrasound technology and theory.
• Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Provide training as applicable to supporting Government employees (e.g. hospital corpsmen students etc.).
• 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 unscheduled procedures as declared by the requesting Physician within one (1) hour.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines and practice universal precautions.
• Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure manual for the department.
• Assist in coordinating schedules daily logs and data submission for monthly reports.
• Perform limited administrative duties associated with the maintenance of records for a hospital-based Ultrasound safety program.
• Direct the flow of patients: Screen walk-in patients emergency patients and telephone calls from patients and referring Physicians to determine appropriate Physician and priority of appointments.
• Participate in the MTF Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) for digital imaging and perform quality control procedures as applicable.
• Perform inventory of assigned examination rooms to ensure adequate supplies are in stock. This shall be coordinated with the supervisor to ensure all supply requests are met.
• Be responsible for the safe and effective operation of equipment used in patient care and contribute to a safe working environment. This shall include the safe practice of emergency procedures proper handling of hazardous materials and maintenance of physical security.
• Calibrate equipment and perform quality control testing to identify malfunctions or equipment errors.
• Perform technical duties as appropriate including providing expertise in the evaluation and procurement of imaging equipment and software.
• Perform inspection and preparation of instruments materials and equipment to ensure that they are clean and in proper working condition.
• Perform Quality Assurance checks of the equipment on a daily basis to ensure that equipment is functioning properly in accordance with the Radiology Departments standards operating procedures (SOP).
• WRNMMC will schedule patients for examinations. The US Technologist shall schedule any additional patients presented to the department who have not been scheduled through the facility appointment system.
• Evaluate the nature of critical and emergency procedures and determines patient priorities to accommodate them.
• Maintain records of patients treated examinations performed scans taken etc. Maintain permanent records of scans in library.
• Perform patient archiving. Archiving responsibilities include transferring the required image of information to the established long term storage device and printing those images for each patient as required by SOP manual or as directed by the imaging physician.
• Assist in developing and formulating new techniques for Ultrasound procedures required by the Imaging Division.
• Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services. Comply with the standards of the Joint Commission applicable provisions of law and the rules and regulations of any and all governmental authorities pertaining to licensure and regulation of healthcare personnel and medical treatment facilities the regulations and standards of medical practice of the MTF and the bylaws of the MTFs medical staff.
• Participate in the Commands Blood borne Pathogen Program including orientation annual training and exposure procedures.
• Comply with the CDCs Universal Precautions practices designed to prevent transmission of infectious agents.
• Practice aseptic techniques as necessary. Comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling storage and disposal of infectious wastes the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infections.
• Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.
• Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols remaining calm informing appropriate persons and documenting events. Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions. Notify supervisor Chief of Imaging or other designated person regarding problems the health care worker is unable to manage.
• Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.
• Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed.
• Participation shall include appropriate medical examination documentation and reporting.
• Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others rights as identified within the institution.
• Maintain and awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
• Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth.
• Attend annual renewal of ALL hospital provided annual training such as disaster training infection control sexual harassment HIPAA and blood borne pathogens.
• Actively participate in the commands performance improvement program. Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients identify opportunities to improve the care delivered and recommend corrective action when problems exist.
• Maintains professional competency involving clinical skills and knowledge through participation in professional U.S. organizations self-directed journal reading and attendance at in-service and continuing medical education. Oversees and provides instructions to student technologist and resident physicians learning U.S. technology and theory.
• Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Provide training and/or direction as applicable to supporting Government employees (e.g. military students etc.).
• Attend and participate in various meetings as directed.
• Perform timely accurate and concise documentation of patient care.
• Direct the flow of patients: Screen walk-in patients emergency patients and telephone calls from patients and referring Physicians to determine appropriate Physician and priority of appointments.
• Use computerized systems such as MHS Genesis and Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS).
• Participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions as prescribed by the Commander if required.
• Exercise appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of fellow contracted health care team members patient care and clinic activities.
• HIPAA Compliance. The HCW shall comply with the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and 
• Accountability Act) privacy and security policies of the treatment facility.
• Perform inventory of assigned examination rooms to ensure adequate supplies quantities and valid expiration dates. This shall be coordinated with the supervisor.
• Be responsible for the safe and effective operation of equipment used in patient care and contribute to a safe working environment. This shall include the safe practice of emergency procedures proper handling of hazardous materials and maintenance of physical security. As required participate in customer service initiatives and medical readiness activities designed to enhance health services.

Qualifications :

• Have knowledge of anatomy physiology cross-sectional anatomy and a wide range of technical methods Doppler vascular and general principles and practices in the field of Ultrasonography.
• Have knowledge of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to enable the technologist to review evaluate image quality orient and align images properly to PACS. Manipulate format and print images as necessary.
• Use computerized systems such as MHS Genesis (Cerner).
• Comply with WRNMMC FLU vaccine COVID vaccine policy (barring religious of health exemption) and Fit test requirements.
• Must complete the high-level disinfection (HLD) training required by Infection Control Walter Reed Command and the Joint Commission.
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance. The HCW shall comply with the HIPAA privacy and security policies of the treatment facility.

Education:

• Successfully completed a program of Ultrasound education as recommended by the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS).

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Current registration as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Technologist (RDMS) by ARDMS
• Valid unrestricted license in at least one (1) state territory or commonwealth of the US.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years of ultrasound experience after training including one (1) year in a hospital experience setting.
• Entry-level career contract exemption will be considered for qualified students who completed their clinical training at WRNMMC
• Familiarity with medical care anatomy physiology and US Technology including physics.

Provide a minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation written within the last to years attesting to the HCWs clinical skills from a supervisor. Letters must include name title phone number date of reference address and signature of the individual providing the reference.

Additional Information :

Benefits:

At Compass Government Solutions we value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health well-being and professional growth:

• Competitive Salary  Recognizing your skills and experience.
• Accrued Paid Time Off & Paid Federal Holidays  Balance work and life with time to recharge.
• Medical Dental and Vision Plans  Flexible coverage to meet your needs.
• Capital Services CSI Benefits Packages  Our signature benefit offering enhanced coverage mental health support and specialized resources tailored to our employees unique needs.
• 401(k) Plan  Planning for your future has never been easier.
• Life & Disability Insurance  Protection and peace of mind for you and your family.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Compass Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time