Company Description
International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services (GMS), headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defence and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
- Basic Requirements/Certifications:
- Certificate as a Sonographer from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or certificate from another body which the ARDMS recognizes as its credentialing equivalent to perform as an Ultrasound Technologist and professional publications.
- A minimum of two years’ current experience in this field and recent Ultrasound Technologist experience in a hospital setting including covering inpatient units, ED and ICU.
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalency.
- Prior VA or military experience is preferred.
- Education Required:
- Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Physical Requirements:
- Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 50-100 lbs.)
- Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
- Other Special Qualifications:
- US Citizen.
- Must relocate to project site for the duration of the contract.
- Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance.
Key Responsibilities
- Operates 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.
Physical Requirements
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
- May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs.
Additional Information
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Compensation | Min: $37.00 Max: $45.00
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.
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