Ultrasound Tech PRN

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Radiology Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound procedures with independent judgment under the supervision of a Radiologist and Supervisor. The role covers newborn to elderly patients and requires ARDMS physics registry, a high school diploma or GED, and ARDMS program graduation.

Responsibilities include operating ultrasound equipment, producing quality sonograms per department protocols, maintaining records, rotating across NGHS facilities,

Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Applicant must have passed ARDMS Physics exam for registry.
• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of accredited ARDMS Program.
• Minimum Experience: Other:

Responsibilities

• Operate all sonographic equipment according to equipment specifications.
• Produce quality sonograms consistently within ACR department protocols.
• Follow good radiation safety practices when applicable (i.e. ALARA) according to state and federal guidelines.
• Maintain patient records according the department standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to rotate and provide services at all facilities.
• Exhibits team participation by taking monthly call, work open shift coverages, and participate in daily coverage.
• Properly assess patient according to exam ordered with appropriate documentation.
• Provide patient education pertinent to exam being performed and document in patient EMR.
• Compliance in accurately and completely utilizing RIS according to department standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including: non-technical duties as assigned.
• Attends departmental meetings.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of ARDMS Program

ARDMS Physics exam for registry

Job description

Job Category and Shift/Schedule

Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

Job Summary Under the direction of a Radiologist and Supervisor, performs ultrasound procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement with ingenuity and initiative to apply ultrasound for sonographic diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures required. The scope of care includes age groups ranging from newborn to elderly.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications: Applicant must have passed ARDMS Physics exam for registry.

Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of accredited ARDMS Program.

Minimum Experience: Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Minimum of one (1) year. Other:

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Operate all sonographic equipment according to equipment specifications.
• Produce quality sonograms consistently within ACR department protocols.
• Follow good radiation safety practices when applicable (i.e. ALARA) according to state and federal guidelines.
• Maintain patient records according the department standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to rotate and provide services at all facilities.
• Exhibits team participation by taking monthly call, work open shift coverages, and participate in daily coverage.
• Properly assess patient according to exam ordered with appropriate documentation (i.e. check order, review previous images, check lab values when indicated, prep, screen for possible pregnancy, appropriate history, involve Imaging nurse when indicated, compliance with OB/GYN specific guidelines).
• Provide patient education pertinent to exam being performed and document in patient EMR.
• Compliance in accurately and completely utilizing RIS according to department standards (i.e., order, arrive, start, complete, cancel, record complications and drug history.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including: non-technical duties as assigned (i.e., stock rooms, transport patients, training of new staff and students, special projects and other duties.
• Attends departmental meetings.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision: Heavy, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time
• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time
• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time

Job Requires

Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

Working at NGHS

NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

About NGHS

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Learn more at www.nghs.com.