Ultrasound Technologist
Athol, MA
TotalMed Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,439/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
Qualifications
- National Registry: ARRT: (S)
- OB - National Registry: ARDMS: OB
- Abdominal - National Registry: ARDMS: AB
- Echo - National Registry: ARDMS: RDCS (PE) (AE) OR CCI: RCS
- Vascular - National Registry: ARDMS: RVT OR CCI: RVS
- Breast - National Registry: ARDMS: BR
- General - National Registry: ARDMS: OB or AB or BR
Description
We are looking for an Ultrasound Technologist (US Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Athol, MA. The right US Tech must have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.
As a US Tech, you will be responsible for the use of the ultrasound machine and ensuring that images are accurate and passed on to physicians for medical interpretation. US Techs are also responsible for the preparation of and caring for patients undergoing ultrasound testing.
TasksAs a US Tech, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- Educate patients and/or patient's family regarding procedures performed
- Use sonographic equipment to identify and observe the area(s) of concern
- Prepare the exam room for examinations and assist Radiologists with ultrasound procedures and ultrasound-guided biopsies
- Report any abnormalities that require immediate attention to the appropriate medical staff
- Maintain sonography equipment and report machinery failure
- Conduct scan tests and write reports based on the results
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Understand and use the McKesson PACS system
Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ARDMS National Certification, and state-specific licensing when required.
US Techs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. US Techs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
Requirements*: BLS, ARDMS, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Employer
TotalMed Allied
31 nurses recommend working with TotalMed Allied
TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
Athol, MA
About
Located in north-central Massachusetts along the Millers River and settled in 1735, Athol has a long and storied past. The city was originally known as Pequoiag, an Algonquian name, before its incorporation in 1762 when it took its current name, the Scottish home of the dukes of Atholl. It's an area filled with natural beauty and opportunities for all types of outdoor activities like swimming, fishing and hiking, with trails leading to spectacular vistas. In town, you’ll find multiple parks and trails, including Alan E. Rich Environmental Park, a hidden treasure of conservation land with beautiful native plants, picnic tables and benches for tranquil contemplation. Set at the beginning of the Millers River Bluetrail, it's a popular place to launch a canoe or kayak to paddle the 6-mile water course. In charming Downtown Athol, you can visit several shops, restaurants and a bakery.
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