Ultrasound Tech - Outpatient

Piedmont; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Newnan, GA seeks a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to operate ultrasound equipment for clinical exams and invasive procedures, providing patient services and collaborating with radiologists.

Requirements include approved CAAHEP/ARRT program, ARDMS/ARRT registry eligibility, BCLS, and a preference for 1 year experience; no experience required.

Qualifications

• Approved diagnostic medical sonography program required.
• BCLS required.
• ARDMS/ARRT registry eligibility required; breast ultrasound licensure can be met with ARRT (BS) or ARDMS.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Communicates effectively with staff and radiologists.

Education

CAAHEP/ARRT approved diagnostic medical sonography program

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Education

• an approved CAAHEP Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or an approved Sonography Program by the ARRT. Required or

Work Experience

• No experience required Required
• 1 year of experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• ARDMS/ARRT(s) registry eligible Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography Licensure requirement for Breast Ultrasound can be met with registration through ARRT (BS), or ARDMS

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Newnan Hospital