Diagnostic Medical Sonographer I - PRN

ECU Health; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health in Tarboro, NC is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound. This role requires a high school diploma, current BLS certification, and ARDMS or ARRT registration (or registry eligibility). Candidates may be hired at different levels based on their qualifications. The position includes evening shifts, on-call duties, and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• ARDMS or ARRT (US) registration required or registry eligible with registration obtained within 18 months of date of hire.
• 0 years of experience as US technologist (sonographer) is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures.
• Perform diagnostics permitted by law for which education and clinical experience have been obtained.

Education

High school or equivalent (or higher)

Job description

Position Summary

A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is a credentialed medical professional with academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice includes those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience and completed ARDMS or ARRT (US) registration, which is the standard of practice in Ultrasound.

Minimum Requirements

• High school or equivalent (or higher)
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• ARDMS or ARRT (US) registration required (physics and one specialty exam AB, OB/GYN) or registry eligible with registration obtained within 18 months of date of hire
• 0 years of experience as US technologist (sonographer)

Clinical Ladder & Other Information

• Primary Shift: Evening
• Rotate Monday evenings 2:00pm - 9:00pm
• On Call: Yes, including Friday nights
• Weekends: Yes
• IMPORTANT: This position is listed as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer I, but based on the minimum requirements that are met, the candidate of choice will be hired as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer I, II, III or IV.

About ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital

ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital is a full-service, 117-bed acute care facility where residents of Tarboro and the surrounding communities can receive a wide range of health services close to home. As part of the ECU Health system of care, the hospital offers high quality care provided by more than 20 medical specialists, rehabilitation services, a birthing center, a cancer center, outpatient clinics and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.