Ultrasonographer - South Ultrasound - Weekend Option Day Shift

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth is hiring an Ultrasonographer for its South Ultrasound department in Springfield, Missouri. The position is scheduled for 24 hours per week, with hours of 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the day shift, and is described as a weekend-option role.

The Ultrasonographer independently or under a physician’s direct supervision performs ultrasound and sonography procedures consistent with established standards of medical care. The role follows department policies and protocols and uses established anatomical positioning and knowledge of physiology to produce optimal sonographic images, while prioritizing patient welfare, confidentiality, and comfort.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $6,000, up to 40 hours of front-loaded paid time off, a relocation bonus of up to $3,000, certification pay of up to $1.50, and a career ladder offering up to $5,000. CoxHealth also lists medical, vision, and dental coverage and retirement with employer match among its benefits for employees working 20 or more hours per week.

Requirements

• Graduate or be graduation-eligible from an approved school of medical sonography; graduation eligibility requires completion of all didactic courses and clinical competencies. Experience may substitute for formal medical sonography education for applicants who have not completed a formal program.
• One year of dedicated ultrasound experience, or no experience if the education requirement is fulfilled.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of current diagnostic radiology technical information.
• Proficiency using computers and computer systems.
• Excellent time-management, interpersonal, presentation, organizational, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
• Proof of a passing result on an ARDMS or ARRT examination.
• Required registration: R.T. (S) (ARRT) or ARDMS (AB), (AE), (OB/GY), (VT), or (MSKS); verification through the ARDMS or ARRT website is required within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of dedicated sonography imaging experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound and sonography procedures independently or under the direct supervision of a physician.
• Follow established standards of medical care, policies, and protocols for ultrasound and sonography.
• Use established anatomical positioning and knowledge of physiology to produce optimal sonographic images.
• Prioritize patient welfare, confidentiality, and comfort.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Retirement plan with employer match for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Up to $6,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
• Up to 40 hours of front-loaded paid time off for qualified candidates.
• Up to $3,000 relocation bonus for qualified candidates.
• Up to $1.50 certification pay for qualified candidates.
• Career ladder opportunity of up to $5,000 for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed