Ultrasound Tech II, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Cartersville seeks a qualified Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to join our ultrasound team. You will perform diagnostic ultrasound exams across patient ages, maintain quality standards, and collaborate with radiologists to ensure accurate, timely results.

Requirements include ARDMS certification in at least two specialties, an AMA/JRCERT approved program graduate, BCLS, and at least two years of experience. This on-site role offers growth within a supportive health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or JRCERT accredited hospital-based training program.
• 2 years of experience required.
• ARDMS registered in at least 2 specialties; BCLS required.

Responsibilities

• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic exams across age groups.
• Maintains imaging quality and adheres to established protocols (ACR and Piedmont guidelines).
• Provides patient education and care per standards.
• Precepts and mentors new hires; may supervise students.

Skills

Ultrasound procedures

Mentorship/Precepting

Effective communication

Education

AMA/JRCERT approved program

Job description

Experience the advantages of real career change!

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Responsibilities

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change!

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Operates ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices. Provides patient services utilizing ultrasound equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and pathology. Provides patient care to all age groups to include neonatal, pediatrics, adult, and geriatrics. Communicates effectively with staff and radiologists.

What you will do

• Demonstrates competence and proficiency in performing all diagnostic ultrasound procedures on patients of all age groups. Positions patient, selects the correct protocol, and utilizes all required equipment.
• Maintains competencies in all non-scanner related components.
• Accurately follows all established imaging protocols for exam being performed.
• Follows ACR and Piedmont guidelines.
• Provides quality age specific care in accordance with prescribed standards and practices.
• Provides patient education and communications in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Proven study quality by 2 piedmont leads in addition to the on-site lead.
• Provides mentorship to new hires.
• Must be able to be a preceptor to students.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to students, Radiology department staff, and Radiologists.
• Must demonstrates the ability to perform more advanced scans such as but not limited to, elastography, contrast, MSK, advanced OB, transplant Doppler, etc.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an AMA approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or JRCERT accredited hospital-based training program Required

Work Experience

• 2 years of experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• ARDMS registered in at least 2 specialties Upon Hire Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) Preferred or
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist RVT (Registered Vascular Specialist) Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Cartersville