Ultrasound Technologist

TriStar Health; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off and family leave

Education and certification support

Retirement and financial planning

Job summary

The Ultrasound Technologist at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN performs imaging procedures ordered by physicians and ensures accurate documentation in Meditech and PACS. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality patient care in a diagnostic setting and requires attention to clinical history and lab values.

Candidates should have graduated from a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and hold RDMS credentials, with RVT and abdomen specialty achievable within one year.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) credential.
• RDMS-AB Abdomen Specialty must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.
• RVT (Registered Vascular Technician) must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of imaging procedures ordered by the physician.
• Ensure delivery of quality patient care in a diagnostic/therapeutic environment.
• Demonstrate ability to perform surgery and portable exams.
• Follow physician orders, document exam completion in Meditech, scan documents, and verify images in PACS.
• Follow quality controls and HLD procedures for equipment and accessories.
• Document patient history including lab values.

Education

Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

RDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

RDMS-AB Abdomen Specialty must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date

RVT Registered Vascular Technician must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Ultrasound Technologist today with TriStar Horizon Medical Center.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Ultrasound Technologist 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:

• You will be responsible for performing a variety of imaging procedures ordered by the physician.
• You will be responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a diagnostic/therapeutic environment.
• You will demonstrate the ability to perform surgery and portable exams.
• You will accurately follow physician orders, document the completion of the exam in Meditech, scan documents, and verify images in PACS.
• You will follow proper procedures for quality controls and HLD related to equipment and accessories.
• You will demonstrate proper documentation concerning the patient’s history, including lab values.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RDMS) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• (RDMS-AB) RDMS Abdomen Specialty must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
• (RVT) Registered Vascular Technician must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date

Benefits

TriStar Horizon Medical Center, 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.

TriStar Horizon Medical Center is an accredited, 150+ bed regional medical center. We offer a full array of services. These include cardiology and diagnostic imaging. These include emergency, inpatient rehabilitation. Also including oncology, orthopedics, and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Horizon is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care. Our satellite campus, TriStar Natchez, offers imaging and oncology services. They offer a 24/7, full-service ER that provides the same services as our main campus emergency room.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,