Benefits:

401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Job Overview:

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Ultrasound Technologist to support Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, Maryland. The Ultrasound Technologist will provide diagnostic imaging services in a fast-paced military hospital environment supporting inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and specialty care services. This position requires rotating day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday coverage in a 24/7 imaging department.

Specific Duties:

Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations utilizing ultrasound imaging equipment.
Independently perform abdominal, pelvic, vascular, Doppler, OB/GYN, thyroid, renal, breast, extremity, and emergency ultrasound studies.
Operate, clean, calibrate, and maintain ultrasound equipment.
Review patient histories and physician orders to ensure appropriate imaging studies.
Position and prepare patients while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Produce high-quality diagnostic images and accurately document examinations.
Communicate effectively with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and healthcare staff.
Utilize PACS, MHS Genesis, and electronic medical record systems for documentation and workflow management.
Maintain operational logs, schedules, consult tracking, and imaging records.
Participate in quality assurance, competency assessments, mandatory training, and emergency essential staffing operations.

Qualifications:

Degree:

Certificate or degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Ultrasound Technology.

Education:

Graduate from an accredited ultrasound or diagnostic medical sonography program.

Certification:

Current ARDMS certification required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
N95 Respirator Fit Testing required within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter

Experience:

Minimum two (2) years of ultrasound experience required
Minimum one (1) year recent hands-on clinical ultrasound experience within the last two years in a hospital setting required

Licensure:

Must possess a current, full, active, unrestricted ultrasound license/registration in a U.S. state or territory and current ARDMS registration.

Schedule:

Day Shift: 07:30 – 16:00
Evening Shift: 15:00 – 23:30
Weekend Night Shift: 23:00 - 7:30

Work Environment:
Hospital-based military medical center supporting emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and specialty imaging services in a 24/7 operational environment.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to assist and position patients safely
Ability to lift and move ultrasound equipment and supplies
Manual dexterity for operating imaging equipment
Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly

Immunization Requirement:

Candidates must comply with all WRNMMC occupational health, immunization, influenza vaccination, tuberculosis screening, respirator fit testing, and annual health screening requirements.

Security Requirement:

Must be eligible to work within a Department of Defense healthcare facility and comply with all background investigation, security, HIPAA, cybersecurity, and DHA training requirements.

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Ultrasound Technologist at Walter Reed