Job Description

Mission Statement
To advance the health and wellbeing of our community with a compassionate and caring spirit.

A Brief Overview
Performs ultrasonic examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician. Performs a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in applying ultrasound techniques for radiologic diagnosis.

What you will do

• Performs diagnostic sonographic imaging procedures
• Performs quality control and quality assessment
• Assists physicians with interventional procedures
• Ensures the day to day operations run smoothly and issues are reported promptly
• Participates in staff in-service program
• Keeps area supplied and clean
• Assists with orientation of new staff and students
• Assists clerical area when needed
• Perform HIS/RIS/PACS functions
• Maintains equipment to decrease downtime and overtime expense
• Participates in performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives
• Other job duties as assigned

Education Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Diagnostic Sonography Program Required or
• Evidence of Medical Diagnostic Sonography training from the United States Military Required

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' relevant experience in performing ultrasound procedures Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Communicate with patients, families, visitors, physicians, nursing staff, other hospital staff members, and various other customers of all ages in emergent and non-emergent situations
• Articulate, read, and write diagnosis and symptoms on pertinent patient exams. Must have an understanding of medical terminology. Will use accepted hospital communication processes such as read back and verify, asking clarifying questions, SBAR, and the language hotline to assure safe communications with customers
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Considerable initiative and judgment is required in performing and supervising the Ultrasound department in a safe and efficient work area. This position requires clear speech, attentiveness, and sound judgment
• Required to have a general based knowledge of computers and windows based program. As technology advances, so do the computer needs of this profession. The individual must be competent on a PC and also the advanced software applications of modality

Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT or ARMDS certification Required
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of hire Required

Compensation:

Hourly Range - $32.00 - $48.00

Incentives:

Eligible for evening/night, weekend shift incentive based on company policies and applicable job codes. Additional details will be provided during the interview process.

Bonus:

Potential for a performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility criteria and achievement of defined metrics. Details regarding bonus eligibility and performance goals will be provided during the interview process or upon hire.

Benefits:

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer: - Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night - Tuition reimbursement - Student Loan Repayment Program - Payactiv-earned wage benefit-work today, get paid tomorrow - Career advancement opportunities

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