Ultrasound Research Specialist (20 hrs/wk)

Company: Children's National Medical Center
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description - Ultrasound Research Specialist (20 hrs/wk) (240001BL)DescriptionThe Ultrasound Research Specialist will perform a variety of high-quality clinical and research ultrasound imaging and related exams for both clinical and investigational purposes while providing excellent patient care. Will undergo hands-on training in other neurodiagnostic research techniques including (but not confined to) EEG and near-infrared spectroscopy.QualificationsMinimum Education:Bachelor's Degree (Required)Minimum Work Experience:5 years or more of clinical ultrasound imaging experience in a hospital or out-patient environment - RequiredPrior pediatric imaging and research experience - PreferredExperience with human subject research and protocols and with literature searches and scientific writing - PreferredRequired Skills/Knowledge:Demonstrates appropriate patient care, technical, procedural, and evaluation skills. Ability to use MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) required. Demonstrates proficiency to perform a variety of clinical and research procedures independently, consistently, and effectively. Demonstrates skillful operation of imaging equipment and related components. Demonstrates good judgment when correlating patient history with scanning protocols. Possesses adequate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy. Familiarity with contrast medications used for ultrasound exams. Demonstrable ability to coordinate IRB projects in conjunction with PI. Must be flexible and be able to function in highly stressful & fast-paced environments. Excellent professional communication skills - both oral and written.Required Licenses and Certifications:ARDMS and RVT (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesResearch

• Assist the faculty to develop, enhance and maintain cardiac research initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to all aspects of human subject research standards and protocols.
• Perform research studies at Children's National Hospital and its affiliated NICUs in D.C., northern Virginia, and Maryland.
• Assist to collect and develop data for interventional and diagnostic cardiac research.
• Assist researchers with development of new devices, protocols, etc.; assist with development of publications.
• Assist with development of multi-center conference educational material; be able to present at local, national, or international conferences.Quality Control
  • Verify exam requests with patient information; ensure exam images have the correct patient data.
  • Check exam orders and exam charges for accuracy; completes RIS assignments accurately and in a timely manner; verify exams are loaded onto Picture Archival Communication System (PACS).
  • Acknowledge and respond to performance improvement feedback from Radiology Faculty.
  • Perform all exams in an efficient manner, with the ability to recognize when to make scan sequence adjustments to enhance images.
  • Ensure the cleanliness of scanners and exam rooms; patient exam related items are stocked and prepared in advance to facilitate efficiency.
  • Introduce self and role to patient; communicate and explain exam procedures to patients/parents; communicate with patient/parent throughout the exam and visit to MR Department; discharge patient/parent with appropriate follow-up information.
  • Report patient/family customer service issues to MR Manager in a timely manner.
  • Confer with faculty and colleagues when confronted with an unfamiliar problem.
  • Scanning will include both research and clinical patients.Professional Development
    • Maintain ARDMS and RVT certifications.
    • Attend appropriate seminars and in-services sponsored by Prenatal and Transitional Medicine, Radiology Department, or Children's National.
    • Participate in Quality Assurance Initiatives to enhance ultrasound within Prenatal and Transitional Medicine.
    • Maintain CPR certification.Daily Work Flow
      • Monitor exam orders to identify opportunities to perform exams.
      • Monitor adherence to research-specific documentation and requirements prior to performing exams.
      • Track data related to research under guidance of physicians and/or Principal Investigators.
      • Consistent email review for department and hospital operation updates.
      • Communicate with colleagues in a collaborative manner to promote a positive work environment.Organizational Accountabilities
        • Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.Teamwork/Communication
          • Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
          • Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
          • Receptive to others' ideas and opinions.Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
            • Contribute to a positive work environment.
            • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
            • Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
            • Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
            • Use resources efficiently.
            • Search for less costly ways of doing things.Safety
              • Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
              • Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
              • Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.
              • Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.
              • Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and co-workers.
              • Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act, and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.Primary Location: District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus), 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington 20010Job: ResearchOrganization: COE Hospital-Based SpecialtiesPosition Status: R (Regular) - PT - Part-TimeShift: DayWork Schedule: M-FJob Posting: Sep 16, 2024, 6:09:41 PMFull-Time Salary Range: 69659.2 - 116084.8Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The "Know Your Rights" poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a "drug-free" work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees, and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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