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Potomac Healthcare Solutions Ultrasound Technician (Ultrasound Tech) in Barksdale Afb, Louisiana
*Ultrasound Technician *Barksdale AFB, LA
Position Duties and Responsibilities:**
- Operate facility provided ultrasound scanners. Operate the linear, sector, and endovaginal probes as well as pulse and color Doppler capabilities of provided scanners.
- Receive and interpret requests or instructions for diagnostic ultrasound scans; perform daily warm up and assigned quality control checks of the ultrasound scanners.
- Perform a full range of diagnostic ultrasonic examinations including but not limited to: fetal echo, placental Doppler studies and obstetrical sonography.
- Identify abnormalities during testing and determine need for additional scans of affected area.
- Recognize anatomic variants and determine which other area(s) of the body should be scanned.
- Use a detailed understanding of diseases of anatomy to accomplish effective ultrasound scanning.
- Notify physician of significant scans requiring immediate attention.
- Maintain and clean ultrasound equipment on a regular basis in accordance with Radiology department standards. Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required to ultrasound examinations. Recommend necessary monthly repairs when diagnostic quality is degraded.
*Minimum Qualifications: *
- Minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience as an Ultrasound Technologist within the last three (3) years.
- Be a graduate from a medical sonography training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
- Possess current registration as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Inc. (ARDMS).
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``` - Current primary or post-primary certification and registration as a Sonographer from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (S-ARRT). - Must be a US Citizen.
Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Employer Paid - Basic Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Short-Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - Employer Match
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