Ultrasound Tech III

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist for their South Knoxville location. The role involves performing specialized ultrasound procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high-quality imaging standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• At least three years of ultrasound experience.
• Vascular certification and breast imaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures under medical orders.
• Conducts patient assessments and documents clinical information.
• Operates ultrasound equipment and ensures quality control.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Certification in Ultrasound

Job description

Overview

Ultrasound Technologist, Covenant Health Diagnostics-South Knoxville

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours, Day shift

Position Summary:

Performs routine and specialized ultrasound procedures as defined by physicians. Operates ultrasound equipment to produce high-quality images and maintains a safe ultrasound environment at all times.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures under a licensed medical practitioner's order.
• Ensures examination orders are complete and contain relevant information.
• Conducts patient assessments and documents clinical information and findings for physician review.
• Identifies limitations of examinations and reviews images to synthesize results and prepare preliminary findings.
• Documents incidental findings impacting patient safety or care.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills, including addressing age-specific patient needs.
• Manages supplies, stock maintenance, and vendor orders following established processes.
• Operates and performs quality control on ultrasound equipment, producing high-quality images.
• Screens patients, obtains history, and verifies consents as needed.
• Performs quality imaging procedures and assists physicians during ultrasound procedures.
• Follows policies for medication use, time-out procedures, aseptic techniques, and infection control.
• Provides patient education and instructions to ensure cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Positions patients and equipment for optimal imaging, respecting safety and comfort.
• Provides comprehensive patient care during procedures, including monitoring and assessment.
• Maintains confidentiality of records per HIPAA guidelines.
• Participates in ongoing education, quality improvement, and safety initiatives.
• Ensures accurate data entry and record maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Sufficient to meet licensing and certification standards at the time of issuance.

Minimum Experience: Clinical training with certification and at least three years of ultrasound experience; vascular certification and breast imaging experience preferred.

Licensure Requirement: Maintains ARDMS, ARRT (S), ARRT (VS), or CCI licensure, and state licensure per Tennessee guidelines.