Ultrasound Technologist, Per Diem, Radiology
Company: Howard University Hospital
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Ultrasound Technologist: Per
diem , shifts may vary, weekends as needed. Pay Rate: $65/hr With
over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the
Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned
reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard
University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located
on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a
superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and
positive patient outcomes. Howard University Hospital seeks to hire
an Ultrasound Technologist who will embrace our rich and historic
tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in
someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of
professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. The
Ultrasound Technologist: Uses ultrasound equipment to direct
high-frequency sound waves to a prescribed area of the patient's
body and capture quality images that describe the composition,
shape and motion of tissues, organs, vessels and pathology Provides
direct patient care, including assessing patient condition and
ability to cooperate. Positions patients and equipment, prepares
patients for procedures and continually monitors and records vital
signs. Observes for reactions and signs of impending complications
and intervening as needed. Summarizes, documents, verifies and
presents images, findings, calculations and measurements to
physicians for diagnoses. Adheres to ultrasonic diagnostic
procedures, precautions and standards. Prepares rooms and patients
for subsequent ultrasound procedures. Monitors and maintains an
adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure
non-interruption of services. Verifies operational status of
equipment prior to daily utilization. Participates in quality
improvement activities to ensure continuous improvement of
services. Follows hospital wide and department specific safety and
infection control standards. Adheres to departmental policies,
procedures, standards, and protocols to ensure effective
departmental operations and quality patient care. Performs and
evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the
ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to
maintain equipment performance. Qualified candidates will possess:
Associates Degree (AA) in Radiology or equivalent from a two year
college or hospital-based program Two (2) years’ experience in
Ultrasound desired ARDMS and BLS certification required.
Certification in General, Vascular and OBGYN desired. At Howard
University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by
offering: Work life balance Recognition and rewards for
professional expertise Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans
offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and
403B retirement plan) COVID-19 Vaccination Howard University
Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated
for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may
be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may
elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital
location. GR8Allied Health
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