Sonography Technologist - Ultrasound

Ascension Health Alliance; Port Saint Joe (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality care in the community. This role involves performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures, ensuring the highest quality images for patient assessment. You will be part of a compassionate team that values professional growth and community service. The organization fosters a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on patients' lives. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to join a mission-driven team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Credentialing in Sonography or Radiologic Technology is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures using ultrasound to examine tissue.
• Ensure equipment functionality and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures

Quality Control Procedures

Equipment Maintenance

Patient Data Management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

Details

• Department: Ultrasound
• Schedule: PRN, Days
• Hospital: Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf Hospital
• Location: Port St. Joe, Florida

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.

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

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Sacred Heart is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare to children and adults in South Alabama and Northwest Florida communities and operates Northwest Florida's only children's hospital. Our faith-based ministry offers caregivers the opportunity to flourish personally and professionally in a variety of specialties, including cardiology, brain and spine, pediatrics, women's health, orthopedics and cancer care.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

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.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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.

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