Sono Tech
About The Position
Your future role at a glance Location: Waco, TX Facility: Ascension Providence Department/Specialty: Ultrasound Schedule: Nights | Full-time | Thursday - Saturday, 7pm - 7am (Weekend Options have premium pay) Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. How you’ll make an impact in this role Deliver high-quality diagnostic medical sonography by performing routine and complex ultrasound procedures to support accurate clinical interpretation and patient outcomes. Provide direct patient care by maneuvering transducers and adjusting equipment to capture precise images of tissue and body structures. Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure prompt submission of high-quality clinical documentation and images to the EMR and PACS. Maintain rigorous safety standards and quality improvement protocols to ensure equipment functionality and compliance within the diagnostic imaging department. Perform comprehensive patient assessments to recognize significant pathology and artifacts while ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient diagnostic services.
Requirements
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Cardiographic Tech specializing in Vascular Interpretation credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Vascular Sonography (ARRT-VS) also accepted.
- Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty accepted.
- High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical certificate/degree required.
Nice To Haves
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in General Practice credentialed from the Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification Program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality diagnostic medical sonography by performing routine and complex ultrasound procedures to support accurate clinical interpretation and patient outcomes.
- Provide direct patient care by maneuvering transducers and adjusting equipment to capture precise images of tissue and body structures.
- Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure prompt submission of high-quality clinical documentation and images to the EMR and PACS.
- Maintain rigorous safety standards and quality improvement protocols to ensure equipment functionality and compliance within the diagnostic imaging department.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments to recognize significant pathology and artifacts while ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient diagnostic services.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
