Sonography Technologist

Ascension Healthcare; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care system committed to compassionate care and community service. This role involves performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures to ensure high-quality imaging for patient care. You will be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and empowers you to make a positive impact. With a rich history and a mission focused on providing exceptional care, this is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to enhance lives, including your own. If you're looking to grow in a supportive environment and make a difference, this position offers the perfect blend of professional challenge and personal fulfillment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Certification in BLS and relevant imaging technology required.
• 2 years of experience or relevant degree/certificate needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures to produce quality images.
• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Ultrasound Imaging

Quality Control Procedures

Safety Standards Implementation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Technical Certificate/Degree

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

Details

+ Department: Imaging

+ Schedule: Full-Time / Weekend Option

+ Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas River Park

+ Location: McMinnville, TN

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation.

1. Set up and adjust all equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
2. Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
3. Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures.
4. Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
5. Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
6. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
7. Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
8. Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
9. Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
2. One or more of the following required:
1. Registered Cardiographic Tech specializing in Vascular Interpretation credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
2. Registered Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
3. Registered Radiologic Technologist specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
4. Registered Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Must be board-eligible upon hire date.
5. Registered Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Must be board-eligible upon hire date.
6. Registered Sonography Tech specializing in Cardiac credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
7. Registered Sonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Must be board-eligible upon hire date.

Education:

High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical certificate/degree required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.