Ultrasound Tech - Cherokee (PRN, Days. Hours and days vary)

Northside Hospital; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta area seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to operate ultrasound equipment and produce diagnostic images for diverse patient populations.

Candidates must hold ARDMS or ARRT certification with current registration, plus CPR within 90 days of employment. Breast ultrasound credentials (MQSA/CCI) are a plus, with ongoing CEU requirements to maintain credentialing.

Qualifications

• ARDMS or ARRT certification with current registration required.
• MQSA qualification or equivalent breast ultrasound credentials preferred.
• CPR certification obtained within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records for imaging various patient groups.
• Maintain certifications and adhere to CE requirements for imaging modalities.
• Perform breast ultrasound procedures as applicable and ensure quality imaging.

Education

ARDMS certification

ARRT certification

CCI cardiac qualifier

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Operates ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records of designated portions of the human anatomy of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

REQUIRED

Requirements for Ultrasound Technologists

Initial Qualifications

• Certified or eligible for certification by:

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS),

OR

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Sonography (ARRT) (S).

OR

Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) When in Cardiac Departments only

• All sonographers must obtain certification within twelve months of eligibility or cross training.
• Certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 90 days of employment

Requirements for Sonographer or Mammography Technologist - Breast Ultrasound

Initial Qualifications

ARDMS certification and current registration, or

ARRT post-primary certification and current registration in breast sonography, or

ARRT certification and current registration and MQSA qualified

AND

5 CEUs specific to breast ultrasound

Certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 90 days of employment

Continuing Experience

Regular performance of breast ultrasound exams

Continuing Education

Registered Technologists

• In compliance with the CE requirements of their certifying organization for the imaging modality in which they perform services
• CE includes credits pertinent to the technologist's ACR accredited clinical practice

PREFERRED

1. Graduate from an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology
2. Prior experience in ultrasound
3. Registered Vascular Technologist