Travel Ultrasound Tech in Kansas City, KS

Job Title: Sonographer Profession: Sonographer Specialty: General Duration: Not specified Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Experience: Minimum years of experience not specified License: State licensure reimbursement after 90 days of employment Certifications: ARDMS, CCI for vascular ultrasound required Must-Have: General and vascular modalities required, graduate from an accredited diagnostic ultrasound technology program, valid driver's license, vaccination against COVID-19 Description: Serves over 7,500 care facilities nationwide. Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Basic Life and ADD, Voluntary Life and ADD, Voluntary Disability, Additional Voluntary Benefits, Voluntary Universal Life with Chronic Condition Rider, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Job Title: Sonographer Profession: Sonographer Specialty: General Duration: Not specified Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Experience: Minimum years of experience not specified License: State licensure reimbursement after 90 days of employment Certifications: ARDMS, CCI for vascular ultrasound required Must-Have: General and vascular modalities required, graduate from an accredited diagnostic ultrasound technology program, valid driver's license, vaccination against COVID-19 Description: Serves over 7,500 care facilities nationwide. Great company to work for. Great working environment and developmental training. Feel accomplished at the end of the day. Great opportunities to promote yourself within and fine-tune your skills. Great benefits; coworkers are very helpful. Autonomy, variety of patients, and always on the move. Job security with a supportive team. ROLE: Provide mobile ultrasound service. Majority of work will be performed in various nursing homes, home care facilities, prisons, and processing sites throughout the regions serviced by the company. Travel to locations in an automobile. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Login for self-dispatching or call into the dispatch department to obtain information regarding the beginning case load. Arrive at the first case at the start of the assigned shift or leave home thirty minutes prior. Unload portable sonographic equipment and take it into facilities to perform exams ordered by the physician. Obtain clinically diagnostic, technically competent images. Perform and process ultrasounds using portable sonographic equipment and digitally send them to a Radiologist for interpretation. Check voicemail from each client's facility upon completion of assigned cases; minimally every thirty minutes as necessary. Check for available cases via self-dispatching system and/or check in with the dispatcher on duty every thirty minutes as necessary. Wear the company uniform and follow dress code. Carry the company-provided phone. Respond to all urgent communication within fifteen minutes. Attend meetings as required. Upon arriving at the facility, check all orders for accuracy against the exams listed in the patient's chart as ordered by the physician. If orders differ or are missing, the exam cannot be completed until proper documentation is provided. The technologist is responsible for ensuring they have the correct patient by asking for two patient identifiers, such as the name and date of birth. If the patient cannot identify themselves, the nurse in charge must identify them. Document the nurse's name on the requisition and in comments in the verification screen. Facility staff will conduct any required patient transfers or assistance. The Sonographer must have medical physical examinations and TB screening at hire and annually. Documentation must be provided to the Human Resources Department within two weeks of the associate’s date of last annual exam. Scan exam-related paperwork daily per protocol. Communicate efficiently and perform professionally with call center, dispatch, peers, supervisory staff, and clients. Maintain vehicle and sonographic equipment. Maintain a high standard of medical ethics at all times. Self-motivated to increase understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures. Responsible for paying all motor vehicle tickets. Consumption of alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, or possession of weapons is prohibited. Communicate any changes to criminal background and adhere to the drug-free workplace policy. Behave and conduct oneself in a professional manner according to the Code of Conduct. Care for equipment in a professional manner and notify the supervisor immediately upon malfunction. Train other technologists as required. Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently with little to no direct supervision. Complete and successfully pass drug screening and background check. Good organizational skills required. Basic smartphone operation and computer skills needed. Knowledge of applicable regions, geography, and travel routes beneficial. Pleasant phone manner and strong interpersonal communication skills are important. This job description represents only a portion of the responsibilities of the Sonographer. All Sonographers are responsible for all other information pertaining to their job duties as described in the Associate Handbook or mandated by management, as well as any other duties as assigned. Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Basic Life and ADD, Voluntary Life and ADD, Voluntary Disability, Additional Voluntary Benefits, Voluntary Universal Life with Chronic Condition Rider, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Same-day advances are available. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Lifting the equipment bag into and out of the vehicle requires 18 to 20 pounds of force. The equipment bag is placed into a wheeled cart