ULTRASOUND TECH -PRN- HOSPITAL LOCATION - The George Washington University Hospital

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. -U.S. News & World Report -has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a -Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology -and Neuroscience. -In addition, GW Hospital receiving "High Performing" designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke. - -Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation -U.S. News & World Report -bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. -GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain - Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line. - -"At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by -U.S. News & World Report, -which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care." -Children's National Hospital, GW Hospital's NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by -U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent -U.S. News & World Report -recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. - -The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research - -Main tasks include: - -Ultrasound Technologist - -The Sonographer reports to the designated leader within the Imaging Department. - -

As a Sonographer, you will provide clinical services according to ultrasound practice standards and act as a resource to students, residents, fellows and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions.

To help achieve our mission, you will administer sound patient care practices according to hospital and department policies and procedures to ensure the safety of patients.

Your ability to complete ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations is essential.

Demonstrating safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines is of vital importance.

Maintaining equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition is required.We value our employees and offer a comprehensive package to support your career growth, well-being, and work-life balance. -
Qualifications

Qualification -

High School diploma or equivalency

Able to speak and write English Fluently

Diploma from certified school of Radiology required.

Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Sonographer and acute care experience preferred.

Current RDMS license required.

Breast and Vascular registry preferred.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required

Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.

Committed to our culture that Every Moment Matters -

Committed to the surrounding community. - -About Universal Health Services -About Universal Health ServicesOne of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. -EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. -We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. -Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams -At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. -If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. - - - Universal Health Services, Inc. - - - - - - -