Ultrasound Technician

This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program.  The person in this position will represent International SOS and provide the services outlined below.  International SOS is looking for Ultrasound Technologists to work directly with patients and Physicians and operate equipment that uses high- frequency soundwaves to take images and scans of the body's internal organs. Technologist performs technical work in support of Diagnostic Radiology, under the direction of a physician. Key responsibilitiesOperates diagnostic ultrasound equipment both in the department and in the portable setting.  The Sonographer independently performs a wide range of routine and complex ultrasound exams and vascular studies; recognizing the need to make modifications during the examination.  These exams will be performed at a minimum 100% of the workweek.  Coordinates a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in the application of non-ionizing high frequency ultrasonic waves to humans for diagnosis of disease.  Collaborates on surgical and research procedures under the supervision of a licensed independent practitioner.  Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures, and rearranges patients scheduled to accommodate them.  Explains examinations to be performed to the patients so that an understanding of the purpose of the study as well as any requirements of the patients is thoroughly understood. This is done so that an adequate ultrasound study may be obtained to get diagnostic examinations for the purpose of treatment and diagnosis of disorders.  Advises radiologists or referring clinician of significant abnormalities that would require their immediate attention and visualization while the patient is undergoing specific examination.  The Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist at this level must be able to work independently and make appropriate decisions with little interaction from the supervisor.  The incumbent works at a teaching medical center and will support the training and mentoring of Ultrasound students.