Technologist-Sonography

Ascension; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Sonographer for its Outpatient department in Baltimore. The role involves performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures, managing equipment, and ensuring quality control. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and experience. A sign-on bonus of $7,500 is offered, along with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Radiologic Technologist or Medical Sonographer credential required.
• 2 years of cumulative experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures using ultrasound.
• Set up and adjust equipment for exams.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Diagnostic Procedures

Equipment Management

Quality Control

Education

High School diploma or Associate's degree

Job description

Details

• Department:Outpatient
• Schedule:Day shift, 8 hours, no on-call, with one Saturday a month requirement which you get a day off during the week. 10:30am-7:00pm, Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-5.30pm, Friday and 8:00am-1:00pm on Saturday.
• Facility: Ascension St. Agnes
• Location:Baltimore, MD
• Sign-On Bonus: $7,500.00
• Salary: $37.49 - $52.25 per hour

Board Certified Sonography program

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 transducer to perform exam.
• Implement safety standard and perform appropriate quality control procedure.
• Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures.
• Recognize significant structure, artifact, pathology and equipment limitations.
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
• Report potential problem or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• 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.
• 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:
  
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. General Radiography is also required in addition to any specialty. State Radiology Technologist licensure issued by Maryland Board of Physicians required ONLY if an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification is held.
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) also accepted.

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 provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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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This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.