Ultrasound Tech, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking an ultrasound technologist to perform diagnostic exams and invasive procedures with ultrasound equipment. You will provide patient care across all age groups and communicate with radiology staff to ensure quality imaging.

Requires completion of an approved sonography program and ARDMS/ARRT registry eligibility, plus BCLS on hire. Experience is optional, with a preference for 1 year.

Qualifications

• Approved diagnostic medical sonography program required.
• ARDMS/ARRT registry eligibility required.
• BCLS certification required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic exams and routine invasive procedures.
• Provides patient services and care across neonatal to geriatric ages.
• Communicates effectively with staff and radiologists.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Communication

Education

CAAHEP ARDMS/ARRT approved program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

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.

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.

Qualifications:

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 Augusta Hospital