Ultrasound Technologist I

Arkansas Children's Hospital•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Developing knowledge to perform quality routine and specialized ultrasound procedures, and recognizing patient conditions essential for successful completion of procedure. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma
Direct - No experience required
1 of the following license or registry is required - , RDMS, PS - American Registry of Diagnostic Medial Sonography (ARDMS) - Must obtain within 2 years of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Direct - Pediatric
ARRT – R.T.(S) or R.T.(VS) - American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)
RDMS, AB, OB/GYN, PS - RDCS, AE, RVT, VT - American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Responsibilities

Developing proficiency to perform diagnostic exams as directed by Radiologist.
Learning to recognize examination findings that may require immediate clinical response and notifies the interpreting radiologist.
Developing knowledge in how to troubleshoot and report malfunctioning equipment.
Developing the ability to explain procedures to patients and families in an effective manner.
Developing knowledge of emergency equipment and supplies.
Ensures that work area is properly maintained.
Performs other duties as assigned.