Ultrasonographer

West Tennessee Healthcare; White Deer (Union County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare is seeking an Ultrasound Tech to perform ultrasound procedures and interpret scans for diagnostic quality. The role operates under physician supervision and Unit Coordinator oversight on a scheduled shift.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, correlating clinical history, and maintaining the ultrasound unit. Overtime and call back may be required; the department aims for accreditation stability and high quality imaging.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ultrasound imaging and diagnostic quality.
• Ability to correlate clinical history with exam results.
• Familiarity with ultrasound hardware and unit maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform all ultrasound procedures.
• Prepare patients and explain the procedure.
• Correlate clinical history and obtain diagnostic information.
• Interpret ultrasound scans for diagnostic quality.
• Develop and maintain skills for new exams and equipment.
• Process and reconcile images in PACS and RIS.
• Maintain records and daily log.
• Support accreditation efforts for the ultrasound department.

Skills

Medical sonography

PACS operations

Patient preparation

Education

Approved school for diagnostic ultrasound

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Category:

Radiology

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

10 - Other Shift (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.