Ultrasound Technologist

Ozarks Community Hospital, Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital in Gravette, AR is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to join the Radiology department. Independently or under physician supervision, you will perform Echo and ultrasound procedures following established protocols to deliver optimum imaging while prioritizing patient welfare and comfort.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology program; ARDMS SPI within 6 months and further certification within 1 year (or

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology program.
• Registered with ARDMS SPI within 6 months of hire, and Abdomen/OB-GYN or Vascular within 1 year, or ARRT within 1 year, or Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
• Knowledge of general anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• Current BLS certification required and maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Independently, or under physician supervision, performs Echo and ultrasound procedures.
• Follows established policies and protocols to produce optimum sonographic imaging.
• Prioritizes patient welfare, confidentiality and comfort during exams.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Ultrasound imaging proficiency

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Science degree preferred

Accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology program

Tools

ARDMS SPI certification

ARRT certification

Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Job description

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Gravette, Arkansas, is seeking anUltrasound Technologist to join our Radiologydepartment.

Our Mission: Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.

Independently, or under the direct supervision of a physician, performs Echo and ultrasound proceduresconsistent with the established standard of medical care in echo and ultrasound, following policies and protocols using establishedanatomical positioning and physiology to produce optimum sonographic imaging, while keeping patient welfare, confidentialityand comfort a top priority.

Benefits include:

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
• Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
• Company-paid holidays.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor of Science degree is preferred, but not required.
• One year of ultrasound experience preferred, but not required.
• Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology program required.
• Registered with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography in Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) within 6 months of hire, and Abdomen, OB/GYN, or Vascular within 1 year of hire. Or registered with the ARRT within 1 year of hire. Or with the Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
• Knowledge and understanding of general anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• Current BLS certification upon hire or BLS certification must be obtained during orientation period or at next available scheduled class. Throughout employment, current BLS certification must be maintained by renewal during renewal period or at next available scheduled class.
• Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty (ies) as appropriate.