Breast Ultrasound Tech - PRN

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta, Marietta (GA, GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider in Atlanta, where your expertise as an Ultrasound Technologist will make a significant impact. In this vital role, you will operate advanced ultrasound equipment to deliver high-quality diagnostic examinations across all patient age groups. Your skills will be essential in providing accurate medical descriptions and interpretations for physician review, ensuring the best care for patients. This innovative institution is committed to expanding its reach and quality of care, offering a dynamic environment where you can grow professionally and contribute to meaningful healthcare solutions. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient lives, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Certification in ultrasound technology required from ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment to produce diagnostic images.
• Provide accurate medical descriptions and preliminary interpretations.

Skills

Ultrasound Scanning

Diagnostic Examinations

Medical Interpretation

Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Education

Certification by ARDMS

Certification by ARRT

Certification by CCI

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Operates ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records of designated portions of the human anatomy of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Duties include performing high quality diagnostic non-invasive vascular examinations involving disorders affecting the vascular systems, providing accurate medical descriptions and preliminary interpretations (verbal and written) for physician review, and operation and maintenance of ultrasound equipment.

Qualifications

Requirements for Ultrasound Technologists

*See below for employment in an IDTF (Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility) as an Ultrasound Technologist.

• Certified or eligible for certification by:

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), (VS)

OR

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Sonography (ARRT) (S) (VS)

OR

Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

• All sonographers must obtain certification within one year of hire date or cross training.
• Certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 90 days of employment.

Sonographers must be in compliance with the ARDMS, ARRT or CCI requirements for continuing education appropriate to their practices.

Requirements for Sonographer or Mammography Technologist – Breast Ultrasound

ARDMS certification and current registration, or

ARRT post-primary certification and current registration in breast sonography, or

ARRT certification and current registration and MQSA qualified.

AND

5 CEUs specific to breast ultrasound.

Certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 90 days of employment.

Regular performance of breast ultrasound exams.

Registered Technologists:

• In compliance with the CE requirements of their certifying organization for the imaging modality in which they perform services.
• CE includes credits pertinent to the technologist’s ACR accredited clinical practice.

Work Hours:

0800-1630