Travel Ultrasound Technologist
Palo Alto, CA
Voca Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Shift: Days 5x8 Hr Description: 

Essential Functions: -Documents observations made during the procedure for final interpretation by the physician or other qualified medical professional; obtains pertinent diagnostic images for record documentation when presenting cases.-Ensures that ultrasound equipment & accessories are maintained and functioning. Reports problems to Lead Tech and supervisor.-Explains examination process to the patient and instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure.

-Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment, observes sound wave pattern produced, produces and processes diagnostic images and presents completed sonograms to physician.-Participates in maintaining records for research cases. -Participates as needed in evaluation of new equipment for research or possible future use in department.-Performs a variety of sonographic procedures utilizing ultrasonic high frequency sound waves to detect abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones.-Performs appropriate infection prevention techniques including CIDEX testing, neutralization disposal. 

-Performs proper probe handling & cleaning according to procedures if necessary.-Performs Doppler scans, i.e.: Umbilical artery and vein, MCA, ductus venosus and uterine vessels Doppler within allotted time frames; spot-checks exams consistently show understanding and demonstration of proper doppler technique and documentation of doppler information, color and doppler spectral imaging, color & spectral scale setting at a velocity that demonstrates psv after flow direction and angle correction displayed appropriate to vessel.

-Reviews patient medical history in chart information system. Reloads prior exams for comparison. Utilizes ancillary equipment appropriately (KinetDx, PACS- Picture Archiving and Communication systems).-Spot-checks exams for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy. Completes exam within required timeframe.

Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -One (1) year of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) experience or three (3) years of directly related work experience. 

-Ability to follow extensive and detailed protocols.-Ability to use an electronic checklist during scan.-Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions.-Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.-Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation.-Ability to follow written and oral instructions.-Ability to interpret physician instructions and patient medical and clinical records to determine type of ultrasonic procedure/test to be performed.-Ability to perform detailed and complex obstetric ultrasounds on a varied patient population.-Ability to work effectively as a team player.-Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures.-Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.-Knowledge of principles of the PACS network and/or other electronic image processing and image development systems.-Knowledge of principles of ultrasound physics, and the propagation of ultrasound through tissues.-Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment.-Knowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation.

Education: Required Education: -Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement. Preferred Education: -N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure: -Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in OB/GYN.

 Guaranteed Hours: 40