Ultrasound Technologist (RDMS) – VA Medical Center Contract | $45/hr + Bonus

Description

We are searching for an experienced Ultrasound Technician for a full time, 1 year contract opportunity with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Syracuse, NY. This is a W-2 contract position supporting the VA Medical Center and any state license is accepted (no NY license requirement). This position offers a stable weekday schedule, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to serve our nation's Veterans in a highly respected federal healthcare system. 

Position Highlights

• $45/hour + Sign On Bonus
• Weekday Schedule (8:00am - 4:30pm)
• Manageable Caseload - 8-15 ultrasounds/day
• Any U.S. state license accepted
• W-2 Benefits Including Healthcare & 401k

Position: Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist

• Location: Syracuse, NY - VA Medical Center
• Base Pay: $45/hour
• Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, occasional overtime and after hours on-call/callback coverage
• Contract: 1 Year Minimum with Opportunities for Extensions

Benefits

• W-2 employment
• Healthcare coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sign-on bonus
• Extension opportunities

Coverage Details

• 8-15 ultrasound cases per day
• Two-week familiarization training with protocols, SOP, and equipment

Procedures/Exams Include:  

• Abdominal (GB , Liver, Renal, Pancreas, Spleen, Bladder and any pelvic pathology)
• Renal Sonography
• Renal Artery Doppler – r/o renal artery stenosis*
• Bladder
• Abdomen Doppler
• Aorta
• Lower Extremity Venous Doppler – r/o DVT
• Carotid Doppler
• Lower Extremity Arterial Limb Studies
• Pelvic
• Chest Sonogram
• Superficial masses
• Scrotal Sono – r/o mass, torsion, abscess, infection
• Lower extremity vein map
• Upper extremity vein map

Requirements

• Current, Full, Unrestricted Radiologic Technology License - Any State
• Clean Malpractice History & Criminal Record
• RDMS Certificate (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in abdomen, OB/GYN, and Breast
• 3+ years of experience as a Sonographer
• Experience performing ultrasound & vascular studies
• Experience with Phillips EPIQ 7 or EPIQ 5 preferred
• Knowledge of digital imaging and PACS