Ultrasound Technologist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional fertility and family life"

Job summary

Parkridge East Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform imaging studies and support quality patient care in a diagnostic environment.

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with ARRT/ARDMS certification within 6 months and BLS within 30 days; 1 year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• ARRT/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 imaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of imaging procedures ordered by the physician.
• Maintain day-to-day activities to ensure quality patient care in a diagnostic/therapeutic environment.
• Demonstrate ability to perform surgery and portable exams.
• Follow physician orders, document completion in Meditech, and verify images in PACS.
• Follow quality controls and HL/D related to equipment and accessories.
• Document patient history and related lab values accurately.

Skills

Imaging procedures

PACS documentation

Quality control processes

Surgery and portable exams

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

ARRT/ARDMS certification within 6 months

BLS certification within 30 days

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 nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing a variety of imaging procedures ordered by the physician. This role is responsible for day-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 responsibilityforday-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 concerning the patient’shistory, including lab values.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program required


• ARRT(S) or


• (ARDMS) Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography 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

Benefits

Parkridge East Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services


• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services


• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing


• Additional benefitsfor 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

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Ultrasound Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.