Ultrasound Technologist - General Abdominal, Obstetric, Small Parts & Vascular
Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo Medical Center

Diagnostic Imaging Ultrasonographer (Contract)

Location: Hilo, Hawaii
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, 3rd trimester; amniocentesis; complications; biophysical profile; gestational age; placental grading; abnormalities; IUGR; uterus/adnexa)
  • Neonatal (congenital anomalies, neonatal head)
  • 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)
• Perform procedures such as aspirations, biopsies, drainage, and intraoperative imaging
• Use equipment including Canon i700 ultrasound machine, Meditech EMR, and Fuji Synapse PACS
• Float to other units or departments as needed
• Work 40-hour shifts with on-call duties when appropriate

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of ultrasound technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in an acute care setting
• One or more prior contract experiences
• ARDMS certification
• Vascular technologist experience
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification

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
• Shift schedule is variable