Ultrasound Technologist

Parkridge East Hospital; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off and disability

401(k) match

Tuition/certification support

Fertility and family benefits

Job summary

Parkridge East Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform imaging procedures and support quality patient care in a diagnostic/therapeutic setting. The role requires adhering to physician orders and documenting in Meditech while ensuring images are verified in PACS.

The ideal candidate will graduate from a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, obtain ARRT/ARDMS within 6 months, secure BLS within 30 days, and have 1 year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program required.
• ARRT(S) or ARDMS Registry must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• BLS Basic Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• 1 year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of imaging procedures ordered by the physician.
• Maintain day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a diagnostic/therapeutic environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform surgery and portable exams.
• Accurately follow physician orders, document the exam in Meditech, scan documents and verify images in PACS.
• Follow proper procedures for quality controls and HL D related to equipment and accessories.
• Demonstrate proper documentation concerning the patient’s history, including lab values.

Skills

Imaging procedures

Quality patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Tools

Meditech

PACS

Job description

Monday-Thursday, 8pm-6:30am

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Ultrasound Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge East Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible forperforming a variety of imaging procedures ordered by the physician. This role isresponsible forday-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a diagnostic/therapeutic environment.

What you will do in this role:

• Perform a variety of imaging procedures ordered by the physician.
• Maintain responsibility forday-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a diagnostic/therapeutic environment.
• Demonstratethe ability to perform surgery and portable exams.
• Accurately follow physician orders, documentthe completion of theexam in Meditech,scansdocumentandverifyimages in PACS.
• Follow proper procedures for quality controls and HLD related to equipment and accessories.
• Demonstrateproper documentation concerningthe patient’shistory, including lab values.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography programrequired
• ARRT(S) or
• (ARDMS) Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography must be obtainedwithin 6 monthsof employment start date.
• (BLS) Basic Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• 1 year of related experience preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parkridge East Hospital is a 120+ bed facility in East Ridge. We provide a full range of medical and surgical services. These services include orthopedics and robotic surgery. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department. This ED is recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center. The facility also offers obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures. We also hold a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialized providers in the NICU include neonatologists, neonatal nurses and respiratory therapists. These staff are on site at all times. Visit us for excellent general and OB care!

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.