Senior Ultrasound Technologist

Arkansas Children's Hospital • Little Rock, AR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Senior Ultrasound Technologist at Arkansas Children's, a tobacco-free workplace requiring flu vaccines. The role involves performing quality routine and specialized Ultrasound procedures and may involve serving as a Preceptor to newer staff or as a Lead when the Lead Technologist is unavailable. Arkansas Children's is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, with a mission to make children better today and healthier tomorrow. The hospital system has received Magnet Status and is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in several pediatric specialties. The Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with specialized units, and Arkansas Children's Northwest provides regional care. The organization emphasizes core values of safety, teamwork, compassion, and excellence.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma
• Direct - 6 years of experience
• 1 of the following certifications is required - , RDMS, PS - American Registry of Diagnostic Medial Sonography (ARDMS) - Must obtain within 2 years of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• Direct - Pediatric
• ARRT – R.T.(S) or R.T.(VS) - American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)
• RDMS, AB, OB/GYN, RVT, VT - American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Responsibilities

• Is an expert Sonographer, and can proficiently perform diagnostic exams as directed by Radiologist.
• Is able to recognize examination findings that may require immediate clinical response and notifies the interpreting radiologist.
• May serve as a Preceptor.
• May serve as a Preceptor in troubleshooting and reporting malfunctioning equipment.
• Explains procedures to patients and families in an effective manner.
• Oversees student activity and participation.
• May serve as a Preceptor in demonstrating knowledge of all emergency equipment/supplies.
• Ensures that work area is properly maintained.
• Demonstrates expertise in all areas of sonography and ability to communicate this expertise to coworkers.
• Acts as expert on equipment/protocols and effectively communicates this knowledge.
• Assists with service recovery, ensuring proactive communication with patients and families.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Loan Repayment Program Eligible imaging professionals at (joining) Arkansas Children’s may receive up to $36,000 in student loan repayment through Clasp, paid monthly over 36 months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree