Ultrasound Technologist at Walter Reed

Job Description

Job Description

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.