Sonography Technologist

Ascension Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care system that values compassionate, personalized care. In this role, you will perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures, ensuring high-quality imaging for patient assessments. With a commitment to community service and a supportive work environment, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills while making a positive impact on patients' lives. The organization fosters a culture of empowerment, encouraging associates to volunteer and give back to the community. This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to improving health care in Middle Tennessee.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits with Employer Match

Long-term & Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Registered credentials in Radiologic or Sonography fields are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures for patient examinations.
• Ensure equipment functionality and quality image submission.

Skills

Ultrasound Imaging

Diagnostic Procedures

Quality Control Procedures

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Technical Certificate/Degree

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

Details

+ Department: Ultrasound

+ Schedule: PRN, Rotating Shift

+ Hospital: Saint Thomas Midtown

+ Location: Nashville, 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

1. Perform diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation.
2. Set up and adjust all equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
3. Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
4. Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures.
5. Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
6. Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
7. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
8. Ensure prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
9. Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in the department.
10. 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 Radiologic Technologist specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
2. Registered Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Registered or board-eligible for one of the following: Diagnostic Med. Sonography, Radiologic Technologist, Sonography, Radiologic Technologist, Vascular Sonography, Vascular Specialist, or Vascular Technologist obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer.
3. Registered Sonography Tech specializing in Cardiac credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
4. Registered Sonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Registered or board-eligible for one of the following: Diagnostic Med. Sonography, Radiologic Technologist, Sonography, Radiologic Technologist, Vascular Sonography, Vascular Specialist, or Vascular Technologist obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer.
5. Registered Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

1. 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.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.