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

Northside Hospital; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a skilled Ultrasound Technologist to join our diagnostic imaging team. You will operate ultrasound equipment across infant to geriatric patients and produce quality records while supporting patient care standards.

Initial qualifications include ARDMS or ARRT certifications with MQSA qualifications, CPR within 90 days of employment, and 5 CEUs in breast ultrasound; continuing education and cross-training within 12 months of eligibility are expected.

Qualifications

• ARDMS or ARRT certifications/registrations required, or MQSA-qualified alternative.
• CPR certification or obtain within 90 days of employment.
• 5 CEUs specific to breast ultrasound required.
• Cross-training or certification within 12 months of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records across infant to geriatric patients.
• Maintain image quality and ensure patient safety during procedures.
• Collaborate with radiology team and other departments as needed.
• Engage in continuing education and maintain certifications.

Education

ARDMS certification

ARRT post-primary (breast sonography)

ARRT certification + MQSA

CPR certification

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