Ultrasonographer

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound procedures, interpret scans, and maintain the Ultrasound Unit on the day shift. The role requires CPR certification and ARDMS/ARRT eligibility, with responsibilities including patient prep, PACS workflows, and potential ultrasound-guided biopsies.

Responsibilities also include QA checks, RIS usage, record maintenance, and contributing to a positive department culture while ensuring ACR accreditation

Qualifications

• Proficiency in the technical field of medical sonography and ultrasound scanning.
• Certification or registry eligibility in diagnostic sonography (ARDMS or ARRT) and CPR.
• Knowledge of hospital ultrasound unit operations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs all ultrasound procedures on assigned patients.
• Correlates clinical history and gathers pertinent diagnostic information.
• Interprets scans for diagnostic quality and reports findings under supervision.
• Maintains skills for new exams and equipment and develops proficiency.
• Prepares and instructs patients prior to procedures.
• Processes and reconciles images in PACS; ensures image quality.
• May perform ultrasound-guided biopsies when required.
• Conducts quality assurance checks as needed and documents results.
• Uses Radiology Information System to manage patient data and workflows.
• Maintains unit records and daily logs; supports a positive team environment.
• Maintains ACR accreditation for the ultrasound department.

Skills

Ultrasound procedures

CPR certified

Education

Diagnostic ultrasound education

Tools

PACS

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Job description

Category: Radiology

City: Jackson

State: Tennessee

Shift: 12 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary

Responsible for performing all ultrasound procedures, interpreting scans for diagnostic qualities and maintaining the Ultrasound Unit. Under the direction of a qualified physician and the supervision of the Unit Coordinator of Ultrasound, responsible for performing ultrasound procedures and the operation of the unit on assigned shift as scheduled. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs all ultrasound procedures.
• Correlates patients clinical history and obtains pertinent diagnostic information.
• Interprets scans for diagnostic quality.
• Develops and maintains the skills required for new exam and equipment.
• Prepares and instructs the patient for the procedure.
• Reconcile, acquire and process images in the PACS settings.
• Performs specialized ultrasound-guided biopsies.
• Performs quality assurance checks as required.
• Applies appropriate functions and applications within the Radiology Information System.
• Maintains all records and daily log.
• Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department and maintains a CAN DO attitude.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
• Maintains accreditation of ultrasound department by the ACR.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Skills and proficiency in the technical field of medical sonography. Such proficiency is acquired through an approved school for diagnostic ultrasound or an equivalent which is accepted by the ARDMS or ARRT and CPR certified.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION

• Registered or registry eligible in Diagnostic Sonography by the ARDMS or ARRT and CPR certified.
• May be required to be registered in Vascular or Breast Ultrasound by ARDMS/ARRT/OR CCI within 1 year of employment by WTH if needed according to ACR standards.

EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of hospital, department and Ultrasound Unit policies and procedures, equipment, record keeping and regulations

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.