Ultrasound Tech, PRN, Days

Piedmont Healthcare; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to operate ultrasound equipment and perform clinical exams per established standards and practices to support accurate diagnoses.

You will provide compassionate patient services across neonatal to geriatric populations, apply knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and pathology, and communicate effectively with radiologists and staff to ensure high-quality imaging results.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved CAAHEP Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• ARRT-approved Sonography program acceptable.
• No experience required; 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures.
• Provide patient services utilizing ultrasound equipment across neonatal to geriatric populations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and pathology.
• Communicate effectively with staff and radiologists.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Anatomy knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

CAAHEP 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.

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

• Graduate of 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

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography Must become registered by the ARDMS within (6) months of employment. within 180 Days Required and
• Vascular Sonographers must become registered and/or RVT, RVS, RT(S), RT(VS) within (6) months of employment. within 180 Days Required and
• (BR) ARDMS or ARRT - Breast Sonography - Breast Licensure requirement for Breast Ultrasound can be met with registration through ARRT (BS) Required
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist Preferred
• RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Newton Hospital