Ultrasound Tech, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown seeks an Ultrasound Tech for PRN coverage to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams and assist with routine invasive procedures. You will operate ultrasound equipment, provide patient care across neonatal to geriatric ages, and communicate with radiologists and staff to ensure quality imaging.

The ideal candidate has completed an AMA-approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or JRCERT-accredited training, with ARDMS registration pursued within six months.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or JRCERT accredited program or IAC-equivalent experience.
• Must become ARDMS registered within 6 months of employment; vascular ultrasound may require RVT/RVS.
• BLS certified; one year of experience preferred; ARDMS/RVS/RVT desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic exams and routine invasive procedures.
• Provides patient services and cares for neonatal to geriatric age groups.
• Demonstrates cross-sectional anatomy knowledge and communicates with radiologists.
• Ensures quality imaging and patient safety in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Patient care

Anatomy knowledge

Communication

Education

AMA approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

JRCERT accredited hospital based training program

Equivalent experience per IAC

Tools

ARDMS registered

RVT/RVS

ARRT BS registration (Breast Ultrasound)

Job description

Responsibilities:

Ultrasound Tech, PRN, Piedmont Columbus Midtown

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

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:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Graduate of an AMA approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or JRCERT accredited hospital based training program, or equivalent experience according to Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

None.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

None ? Must become registered by the ARDMS within (6) months of employment. Vascular Sonographers must become registered and/or RVT, RVS, RT(S), RT(VS) within (6) months of employment. Licensure requirement for Breast Ultrasound can be met with registration through ARRT (BS).

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

BLS certified.
One (1) year of experience is preferred.
Registered ARDMS and/or RVS/RVT (Registered Vascular Specialist) is desired.

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Columbus Midtown