Ultrasound Technician
About The Position
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring an Ultrasound Technician to perform inpatient, outpatient, and emergency procedures. The team performs ultrasound-guided breast and thyroid biopsies, paracentesis, thoracentesis, gynecological procedures, and vascular ultrasound. The position is based at the Franklin Street location, with no travel. The schedule is full-time, primarily 12 PM–8 PM or 2 PM–10 PM, with weekend on-call coverage and one holiday on-call shift per year. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The technician performs diagnostic abdominal, pelvic, vascular, and obstetric ultrasound studies; assists physicians during invasive ultrasonographic procedures; maintains study records and statistics; and provides age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics. The role also includes patient positioning and transfer, safety practices, peer competencies, and on-call coverage as needed.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program or School of Radiology, or hold ARRT/DMS certification.
- BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Position, transfer, and properly immobilize patients as required.
- Perform diagnostic abdominal and pelvic ultrasound studies.
- Perform diagnostic vascular ultrasound studies, including carotid and extremity venous studies.
- Perform diagnostic obstetric ultrasound studies.
- Maintain records and statistics of ultrasound studies.
- Maintain professional skills and provide age-specific care to patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatrics.
- Follow safety procedures and guidelines and report unsafe practices and conditions.
- Assist physicians during invasive ultrasonographic procedures.
- Participate in peer competencies.
- Provide on-call coverage as needed.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid family leave
- Paid time off
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) retirement package with company match
- Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
