Ultrasound Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected, and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team.

DESCRIPTION

Decypher is seeking an Ultrasound Technician to support Randolph AFB, TX.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree/Education : Completion of high school or general education development equivalency. Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology(JRCERT).
• Certifications:
  • Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in the specialty identified and maintain continuing education hours as directed by the society.
  • Possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (as accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)).
• Licensure: Possess and maintain an active current, valid, and unrestricted license from a US jurisdiction before practicing independently within the defined scope of practice for their specialty.
• Experience : Three years of full-time experience as a Diagnostic Sonographer within the last four years.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive patients and provide appropriate care. This may include scheduling, reception of the patient and accomplishing procedural instructions. Perform routine diagnostic ultrasound procedures/services including, but not limited to abdomen, small parts, obstetrics, gynecology, carotid, upper and lower extremity venous ultrasound services as appropriate to the TO.
• Assist radiologist and/or other physicians in performing invasive diagnostic techniques such as biopsies, aspirations, injections, or other similar procedures.
• Must be able to set up sterile trays and supplies required for procedures as well as maintain a sterile field.
• Adhere to ultrasound safety policies and procedures in accordance with Ultrasound Department policies and procedures.
• Maintain and clean ultrasound equipment on a regular basis in accordance with Radiology Department standards. Process digital images, prepare tech worksheets with technical impression and submit for interpretation by radiologists.
• Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.
• Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.
• Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's condition and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.
• Provide training to staff and the phase II students in the performance of ultrasound examinations and procedures as required.
• Attend and participate in department meetings and other appropriate activities as required.
• On-call staff shall respond in accordance with department policy. On-call personnel respond by phone within 15 minutes of being called and report to the duty section within 60 minutes of initial contact
• Must be a U.S. CItizen

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as required.

At Decypher we believe that equal opportunity fuels innovation by using the strengths of individual differences. Therefore, we strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decypher is fully committed to a program of equal opportunity for all applicants and employees and will actively carry out all federal and state regulations and executive orders. We apply our equal opportunity policy to all employment decisions.

This position is not authorized for telework