Ultrasound Technologist, Days, Radiology
Company: Howard University Hospital
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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 in the Radiology department, who will embrace our rich
and historic tradition of excellence. As an Ultrasound Technologist
, you will: 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.
Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and
appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities
are a general description of the level and nature of the work
assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as
all-inclusive. Qualifications include: 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. Position Details: Job Type/FTE: 1.0 (Fulltime)
Shift: Day Shift (M – F 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM) Work Location:
Washington, D.C. Unit/Department: Radiology CBA Code: 2094-28 Pay
Range: $31.78 - $50.86 Compensation will be commensurate with
equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility
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) HRSA Loan Forgiveness available 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.
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