Ultrasound Technologist - Abdominal/OB/Small Parts & Vascular
Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo Medical Center

Ultrasonographer - Diagnostic Imaging

Location: Hilo, Hawaii
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures including:

  • Abdomen: Aorta, IVC, Liver/Biliary, Pancreas, Spleen, Renal (normal and pathology)
  • Gynecological: Breast, ovaries, adnexa, uterus, pelvis (normal, pathology, post-menopausal, transvaginal, adult and pediatric)
  • Obstetrics: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester; amniocentesis; complications; biophysical profile; gestational age; placental grading; abnormalities; IUGR; uterus/adnexa
  • Neonatal: Congenital anomalies and neonatal head imaging
  • Superficial structures: Abdominal wall, breast, focal masses, hematoma, scrotum & testes, thyroid
  • Vascular: Carotid duplex, segmental pressure studies, upper and lower extremity venous and arterial duplex
• Procedures include aspirations, biopsies, drainage, and intraoperative imaging
• Equipment used: Canon i700 ultrasound machine, Meditech EMR, Fuji Synapse PACS
• Floating to other units/departments as needed
• 40-hour shifts with call when appropriate

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist, including experience within the last year
• ARDMS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience in an acute care setting

Additional Information

• Must arrive the Thursday before the start date for an employee health appointment on Friday; punctuality for this is mandatory
• Dress code: Personal scrubs or healthcare professional attire
• Variable shift schedule