Ultrasound Technologist I - Part-time
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN
•$54,080 - $94,640
About The Position
The Ultrasound Technologist I performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and physician orders to support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role carries out assigned diagnostic and clinical tasks with guidance, communicates with patients and families as directed, helps maintain equipment and order supplies, supports documentation, and escalates issues according to established standards and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Successfully pass the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) Examination by the time of hire.
- Obtain one of the following certifications within six months of employment: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification from ARDMS, or Vascular Technologist (RVT).
- Obtain Pediatric Sonography certification from ARDMS (ARDMS-PS) within 12 months of the start date.
Nice To Haves
- Administrative support experience, such as electronic data entry, records management, word processing, or spreadsheet work.
- Experience with medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Execute assigned tasks with guidance, including routine echocardiographic and electrocardiographic testing procedures, clinical activities, diagnostic 2D, 3D/4D and M-Mode tracings, and pre-analytic and post-analytic support.
- Communicate with patients and families as directed to support testing in accordance with protocol.
- Assist with equipment maintenance and ordering supplies, including preparing and submitting requisitions.
- Support documentation in accordance with guidelines, including storage, retrieval, tracking, and disposal of paper, electronic, and film imaging records, process logs, files, and billing reports.
- Escalate issues and problems according to established standards and standard operating procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
