Details
Client Name: Philadelphia VAMC
Job Type: Local
Position Urgency Normal
Offering Allied
Profession Radiology/Imaging
Specialty Ultrasound Tech
Job ID 16152525
Job Title Ultrasound Tech
Shift Details
Shifts Per Week 2
scheduledHrs_1 16.0
Job Order Details
Start Date 2026-11-30
End Date 2029-02-19
Duration 116 Week(s)
Float Required No
Call Required No
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Job Description
Ultrasound Technologist
Position Title
Ultrasound Technologist (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - RDMS)
Shift: 7:30-4:30 (usually Thursdays and Fridays)
Rate- $38.55-$45 HR
About EGA Associates, LLC
EGA is a veteran-owned staff augmentation firm dedicated to providing professional Healthcare Staffing services and human capital management solutions to government and commercial clients nationwide.
Our Mission is to excel through a provider-centric approach to staffing, establishing ourselves as the trusted human resource partner for our clients and staff alike. We are committed to earning our partners' respect through open communication, exceptional service, and transparency in all our operations. Our team will continue to approach challenges with an open mind, offering reliable solutions that cater to the needs of our clients, our providers, and ourselves.
Benefits & Compensation
EGA offers a competitive pay rate and a robust benefits package. Our benefits package includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, 3 medical plan options, dental, vision, free basic term life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and 401(k) retirement savings plan. Benefits eligibility is dependent on job type and full-time status. Please inquire with a recruiter.
Essential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities)
The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations while maintaining patient safety, comfort, and confidentiality. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
- Conduct ultrasound studies including:
- Abdomen and retroperitoneum
- Small parts
- Gynecology
- Male pelvis
- Obstetrics
- Vascular imaging
- Breast imaging (as applicable)
- Review patient history and verify examination requests.
- Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Produce high-quality diagnostic images for physician interpretation.
- Explain procedures and provide compassionate patient care throughout the examination process.
- Document procedures and maintain accurate patient records.
- Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and quality assurance standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care.
- Maintain compliance with all facility, federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
Required Credentials
- Current Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
- Certification in Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN), and/or Breast Sonography , depending on the services provided.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Required Experience
- Experience performing ultrasound examinations including, but not limited to:
- Abdomen and retroperitoneum
- Small parts
- Gynecology
- Male pelvis
- Obstetrics
- Vascular imaging
- Breast imaging (as applicable)
- Knowledge of ultrasound imaging principles, anatomy, physiology, and patient care standards.
- Ability to produce diagnostic-quality images while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Work is performed in a hospital,
- Requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the workday.
- Ability to transfer, position, and assist patients as necessary.
- Ability to lift and move equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds or more, with assistance as needed.
- Frequent use of fine motor skills and repetitive hand movements.
- Exposure to healthcare environments and potential contact with infectious materials while following established safety protocols.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work includes physical demands associated with a traditional clinical setting such as talking, listening, reading, writing, typing, walking, standing, sitting, manual dexterity, visual acuity, reaching, climbing, grabbing, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to X pounds), bending, kneeling, and other physical functions as necessary.
EEO Statement
EGA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
ADA Compliance:
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of EGA Associates, LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.
Client Details
Client Type Government - Federal
Setting Hospital (Inpatient)
Address 3900 Woodland Avenue
City Philadelphia
State PA
EGA Associates, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.