Job Description

Ultrasound Technologist Opportunity through Kelly Services

Are you an experienced Ultrasound Technologist looking to advance your career and work in a dynamic environment? Kelly Services is seeking a skilled and dedicated Ultrasound Technologist to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to utilize and expand your expertise in diagnostic imaging while contributing to patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Imaging Techniques: Operate equipment independently to perform complex sonographic examinations, including but not limited to abdominal, vascular, gynecological, and intra-operative ultrasound exams.
• Patient Care & Preparation: Prepare rooms, equipment, and materials needed for patient procedures. Explain procedures to patients to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Collaborative Procedures: Assist Radiologists during invasive procedures and perform routine diagnostic procedures with significant complexity.
• Data Management & Equipment Maintenance: Obtain pertinent clinical data, maintain ultrasound equipment per manufacturer guidelines, and ensure electronic records are accurately transferred and maintained.
• Radiation Protection: Implement radiation protection standards, devices, and techniques to ensure safety during imaging procedures.
• Technical Proficiency: Utilize advanced imaging software, ensuring compliance with MRI safety standards, CT, IR, and other modalities. Recommend methods to prevent increased exposure during imaging.
• Patient Positioning: Skillfully position patients for a variety of highly complex imaging studies, ensuring optimal image quality and patient comfort.

Requirements

• Certification: Must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R). Advanced ARRT certification required for assignments including CT, MRI, or Mammography.
• Education: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or other recognized accrediting agencies.
• Experience: At least one year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-9) demonstrating clinical competencies directly related to the position.
• English Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to handle heavy lifting (45 pounds and over), moderate carrying (15-44 pounds), prolonged standing and walking, repeated bending, and quick mental and muscular coordination. Must be capable of distinguishing basic colors and performing tasks requiring good dexterity.

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Radiation Protection: Knowledge of radiation protection standards, dose monitoring, and genetic impact.
• Advanced Imaging Software: Proficiency with software supporting complex imaging programs and equipment.
• Physics: Understanding of basic physics principles related to energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of X-ray technology.
• Patient Positioning: Expertise in positioning patients for a variety of complex imaging studies.
• MRI Knowledge: Additional expertise in MRI technology, including superconducting magnets, cross-sectional anatomy, and operational safety.

If you meet these qualifications and are eager to contribute your expertise in a rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kelly Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome talent regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing ongoing opportunities for career advancement.

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