Ultrasound Tech, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Upatoi (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking an Ultrasound Technician to operate ultrasound equipment and perform diagnostic exams in a clinical setting. This PRN role supports patient services and collaborates with radiologists and staff to ensure quality imaging.

Requirements include AMA-approved or JRCERT training, ARDMS registration within six months, BLS certification, and preferably one year of experience; vascular modality registration is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or JRCERT accredited hospital-based training program or equivalent
• Must register with ARDMS within 6 months of employment; vascular ARDMS RVT/RVS/RT(S)/RT(VS) within 6 months
• BLS certification; ARDMS and/or RVS/RVT registration is desirable

Responsibilities

• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards.
• Provides patient services utilizing ultrasound equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and pathology.
• Provides patient care to all age groups (neonatal, pediatrics, adult, geriatrics) and communicates with staff and radiologists

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal communication

Anatomy knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

AMA approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

JRCERT accredited program

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