Travel Ultrasound Technologist - $2,505 per week

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a travel job in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Schedule 7:00PM-7:30AM Friday-Sunday

Seeking candidates with extensive pediatrics experience or have worked at a dedicated Children's Hospital and/or are (PS) Pediatric Board Certified.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of complex specialized tasks utilizing ultrasonic high-frequency sound waves to detect but not limited to abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones
• Assists physicians with biopsy procedures, guiding biopsy instruments using sonographic techniques
• Utilizes accessory equipment such as transducers, multi-format cameras, printers, and PACS workstations
• Prepares patients for procedures and explains procedures to patients
• Reports changes in patient condition to medical staff
• Provides an oral and written summary of preliminary findings to the radiologist
• Evaluates the quality of sonograms and determines if additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated
• Maintains patient records following facility policy and procedure
• Performs ultrasound procedures, doppler vascular examinations, abdominal studies and colorflow ultrasound, OB-GYN procedures as required
• Collaborates in quality control of equipment and filming and obtains service as required
• Proficient in the performance of ultrasound procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• A certification from an accredited ultrasound school
• One year of experience as an ultrasound technician preferred.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.