Ultrasound Technician, PRN

Conemaugh Health System, Duke LifePoint Healthcare; Hastings (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Gym membership benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Conemaugh Miners Medical Center invites an Ultrasound Technician to join our PRN team across general, OB, vascular and stress testing, with cross-training opportunities. This role requires you to be ARDMS-registered or eligible, CPR certified, and able to perform abdominal, pelvic and obstetric studies while maintaining accurate records.

As part of Lifepoint Health, you’ll contribute to quality care, participate in on-call coverage, and help keep equipment, rooms and processes up to date.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved school of ultrasonography (within 90 days).
• ARDMS-eligible or must become registered within 1 year of hire.
• One year of ultrasonography experience or graduate of approved school of ultrasound.
• CPR certification; ARDMS/ARRT registry within 120 days of hire if not registered.
• Echo boards to be taken 18 months after starting to train in echo.

Responsibilities

• Position, transfer and immobilize patients as required.
• Prepare patient for ultrasound exams including education regarding exam.
• Review medical records for relevant history.
• Documentation of ultrasound measurements and findings.
• Maintain ultrasound room and equipment per policies.
• Participate in quality assurance and staff meetings.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Flexibility

On-call readiness

Education

Graduate of approved school of ultrasonography

ARDMS-eligible or registered within 12 months

One year of ultrasonography experience

Tools

PACS

EPICS

Teleradiography

ABI machine

Trophon

Job description

Schedule: PRN (as needed) with varied daytime shifts. Weekend and holiday call coverage is required. Must reside within 45 minutes of the facility to be available for call.

Your Experience Matters

Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Ultrasound Technician, PRN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

This is a PRN position providing support across a variety of diagnostic services, including general ultrasound, OB ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, and stress testing. There is also an opportunity for cross-training.

How You'll Contribute

An Ultrasound Technician, PRN who excels in this role:

• Positions, transfers and properly immobilizes patients as required.
• Prepares patient for ultrasound exams including patient education regarding exam.
• Review medical record for relevant medical history.
• Prepares patient for ultrasound exams including patient education regarding exam.
• Documentation of ultrasound measurements and pertinent findings.
• Reviews and consults with interpreting physicians.
• Maintains ultrasound room and equipment according to policies.
• Maintains patient's records and images.
• Participates in quality assurance.
• Orders and maintains ultrasound equipment and supplies.
• Participates in continuing education.
• Performs diagnostic abdominal and pelvic ultrasound studies.
• Performs diagnostic vascular (carotid, extremity venous and arterial ) ultrasound studies.
• Performs diagnostic obstetric ultrasound studies.
• Maintains records and statistics of ultrasound studies.
• Maintains professional skills and provides age-specific needs to patients of all ages (neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric).
• Follows safety procedures and guidelines and reports unsafe practices and conditions.
• Participates in peer competencies.
• Provides On Call coverage as needed.
• Updates ultrasound policies and procedures.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-services.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively.
• Adheres to time schedule exhibiting flexibility when necessary.
• Knowledge of PACS and EPICS.
• Knowledge of teleradiography and how to upload studies and contact physicians.
• Burns discs when necessary.
• Assists with coordinating PM and other service on equipment.
• Maintains adequate supplies.
• Trophon knowledge.
• ABI machine training.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should be a Graduate or graduate within 90 days of an approved school of ultrasonography. Additional requirements include:

• Must be registered with the ARDMS and/or registry eligible.
• One year of ultrasonography experience or graduate of approved school of ultrasound.
• ARDMS-eligible or must become registered within 1 year of hire or ARRT (U)- eligible or must become registered within 1 year of hire.
• *NOTE: If not registered, must take a portion of ARDMS Registry exam or ARRT (U) exam within 120 days of hire.
• CPR.
• Echo boards to be taken 18 months after starting to train in echo.

More About Conemaugh Miners Medical Center

Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital that has served northern Cambria County's rural population for 116 years. The 25-bed facility features a 24/7 Level IV Trauma Emergency Department with chest pain accreditation, offering sophisticated emergency care close to home. Originally developed to serve the coal mining community, the hospital has grown to provide high-quality, comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services to all patients throughout the entire course of their lives.

EEOC Statement

Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.