Microbiology technologist Jobs in Washington, DC

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking motivated, solution-driven team players eager to embrace the responsibilities of working in a dynamic and professionally rewarding environment. This role involves assessing client needs, developing and implementing service plans, and coordinating services to help clients achieve their goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to social services, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with clients and other service providers.

Job Title : Radiology Technologist – Ultrasound Technologist

Location : Alexandria, VA

Employment Type : Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides services at the scope and level of an Ultrasound Technologist to preserve the health of employees and client personnel.
• Assists and guides Radiographers in performance of x-ray procedures.
• Performs routine procedures on patients whose condition requires specialized expertise.
• Prepares ultrasound area, equipment, contrast materials and supplies as needed for patients.
• Assists Radiologist, other Physicians and allied health care professionals in
• performing diagnostic or treatment procedures.
• Performs diagnostic testing on equipment and general maintenance.
• Prepares patient for procedures.
• Develops film in accordance with photographic techniques.
• Monitors patient's and equipment's condition during procedure and reports changes to appropriate health care professional
• Performs diagnostic imaging examinations like X-rays, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography and ultrasound.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Prepares patient for ultrasound procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position; adjustment equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
• Maintains production and quality of radio-graph or other media by following established standards and procedures; developing radio-graphs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
• Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains ultrasound supplies and inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications :

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions

Work is normally performed in a typical interior / office work environment.

Salary Commensurate with experience

Essential HealthCare Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer :

We are an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to by Human Resources.