Technologist-Sonography

Ascension•Woodbury, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform Imaging Studies: Execute both routine and complex ultrasound exams, manually maneuvering transducers to scan tissues and body structures for medical interpretation. Operate & Maintain Equipment: Set up, adjust, and ensure the proper functioning of ultrasound machinery, reporting any malfunctions and utilizing lock/tag-out procedures when necessary. Identify Clinical Findings: Recognize key anatomical structures, artifacts, pathologies (diseases or abnormalities), and equipment limitations during examinations. Manage Quality & Safety: Implement safety standards, perform quality control, and ensure accurate, high-quality images and patient data are promptly submitted to PACS (the medical imaging network). Maintain Compliance & Environment: Keep the department clean and orderly while strictly adhering to all regulatory agency guidelines.

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.
Registered Cardiographic Tech specializing in Vascular Interpretation credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Registered Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Registered Radiologic Technologist specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Must be board-eligible upon hire date.
Registered 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. Must be board-eligible upon hire date.
Registered Sonography Tech specializing in Cardiac credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Registered Sonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Must be board-eligible upon hire date.
High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical certificate/degree required.

Responsibilities

Execute both routine and complex ultrasound exams, manually maneuvering transducers to scan tissues and body structures for medical interpretation.
Set up, adjust, and ensure the proper functioning of ultrasound machinery, reporting any malfunctions and utilizing lock/tag-out procedures when necessary.
Recognize key anatomical structures, artifacts, pathologies (diseases or abnormalities), and equipment limitations during examinations.
Implement safety standards, perform quality control, and ensure accurate, high-quality images and patient data are promptly submitted to PACS (the medical imaging network).
Keep the department clean and orderly while strictly adhering to all regulatory agency guidelines.