Ultrasound Tech

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; Aiken, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Referral Bonus

Competitive Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, SC is seeking a full-time Ultrasound Tech for night shifts (8pm–6:30am). You will perform general ultrasound procedures, prepare patients, send images to PACS, and assist radiologists during procedures in a 273-bed acute care facility.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Radiography or Sonography from a CAAHEP-accredited program, ARDMS registry, and BLS (or within 90 days). One year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Radiography or Sonography from a CAAHEP-accredited program.
• One year of experience preferred.
• ARDMS registry and BLS (or obtained within 90 days) required/requested.

Responsibilities

• Performs general ultrasound procedures and uses related techniques to produce diagnostic images.
• Prepares room and equipment, positions patients, and explains procedures to patients.
• Sends images to PACS and ensures availability for radiologist interpretation.
• Assists Radiologists during procedures and takes needed images.
• Maintains proper records and adheres to Universal Protocol and quality control procedures.
• Rotates to support other imaging departments as needed and participates in on-call rotations.

Education

Associate degree in Radiography or Sonography (CAAHEP)

Job description

Responsibilities

Ultrasound Tech

Full-time, Monday- Thursday 8pm to 6:30am

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

The Ultrasound Tech performs health care services utilizing Ultrasound to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease states. Performs General ultrasound procedures and uses related techniques, producing images for interpretation by the Radiologist. Maintains appropriate records as required by regulatory and accreditation agencies. Performs required equipment quality control procedures and reports deficiencies to supervisor.

Duties

• Prepares room, equipment, contrast media and materials as needed for procedures.
• Maintains clean and stocked procedure room on a daily basis.
• Properly checks equipment daily, and ensures equipment is working properly. If equipment is not functioning properly, notifies appropriate person.
• Prepares patient for procedure – explains procedure, transfers patient to examination table, positions patient correctly, and assists patient at end of procedure.
• Sends images to PACS appropriately and verifies all are available for interpretation in a timely manner.
• Performs general clerical, file room, and transportation duties when needed to fulfill the workload of the department.
• Practices patient care according to ARMC policy.
• Considers age-related factors in obtaining images or performing diagnostic or therapeutic imaging studies. Applies knowledge of age related factors appropriately to patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Regularly accepts additional work during period of low patient activity, and demonstrates a willingness to assist others within the department as requested.
• Assists Radiologists during procedures and takes films as requested.
• Knowledgeable in proper sequence of scheduling exams for entire department.
• Responsible for knowing and maintaining the measurements described in the Universal Protocol policy.
• Charges procedures in RadNet accurately and immediately after procedure is performed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in ultrasound procedures
• Obtain and correctly document verbal and telephone orders per facility policy (only applies to ARRT licensed staff).
• Rotates to other imaging departments as needed; participates in holiday and on-call rotation requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach to Victoria Luciano, [e-mail] or 803-641-5631 .

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education: Minimum of Associate degree in Radiography or Sonography from CAAHEP approved school of Ultrasound.

Experience: One-year experience preferred.

License or Registration Requirements: Registry by ARDMS. BLS (or obtained within 90 days of employment).

EEO Statement

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