What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist position at Aptive?
Job Summary
Job Title: Ultrasound Technologists
Location: Captain James A. Lovell FHCC, 3001 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, Illinois 60064
Period of Performance: 1 Base year, 4 option years.
Compensation: $38/hour
Work Schedule: The normal work schedule will be 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, Monday – Friday. The shift will be from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This 8-hour shift includes a mandatory ½ hour non-paid lunch break. If patient care needs prevent the ability to take a 30-minute lunch, the Ultrasound Supervisor must be notified during the said shift to provide coverage or authorize no lunch.
Primary Responsibilities
- Work cooperatively with Radiologic Technologists, Physicians, and a variety of allied health professionals to deliver comprehensive health care services to VA inpatient and outpatients.
- Perform a broad range of high quality, diagnostic ultrasound scans for FHCC patients including pediatric, adult and adult geriatric.
- Examinations to be performed include but are not limited to: General Ultrasound examinations such as thyroid, abdomen, pelvis, retroperitoneal, scrotum, testicular, transvaginal, and first trimester fetal; breast US examinations; vascular Doppler imaging including ankle-brachial indices and other examinations utilizing Photo-Plethysmorgraphy (PPG); and doppler ultrasound examinations of the carotid arteries, upper and lower extremity vasculature, and abdominal vasculature.
- Process images for interpretation. Begin and complete exams in Oracle/Cerner Electronic Health Record (EHR) applications as necessary. Scans necessary documentation, edits, and completes exams in PACS.
- Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient and equipment.
- Recognize emergency situations relative to the ultrasound environment and exercise initiative in resolving. Use good judgment in carrying out emergency measures and procedures for obtaining medical assistance.
- Describe imaging procedures to patients to encourage their cooperation and lower their anxieties relative to examinations performed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Full and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. An ARRT-US license or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification.
- At least one year of experience performing general and vascular ultrasound examinations.
- Contractor staff shall have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by a provider recognized by the American Heart Association.
- Contractor’s staff must be computer literate as patient documentation is directly inputted in the patient’s electronic medical record. FHCC will provide training on the EHR.
- Contractor’s staff are required to obtain and maintain a current Personnel Identity Verification (PIV) card as well as FHCC network access for the duration of the task order.
About Aptive
Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.
We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.
EEO Statement
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
Salary : $38
