Ultrasound Technologist

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly market analysis

Bonus eligibility

Retirement plan 403(b)

Cash Balance Pension

Medical, dental, vision

FSAs

Earned Wage Access

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition and certification assistance

Gym membership discount

Employee discounts

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound imaging per protocol under the Ultrasound Manager. You will protect patient privacy, assist physicians, and ensure accurate documentation and image archiving in PACS.

The role requires ARDMS registration or eligibility (abdomen/OB-GYN) within one year of hire and BLS within 90 days. Training and patient care are core elements of the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of diagnostic medical sonography program (certificate or associate degree) required.
• ARDMS registration or eligibility in Abdomen/OB-GYN within 1 year; second registry within 2 years.
• BLS certification within 90 days of introductory period.

Responsibilities

• Assess physician orders and obtain patient medical history.
• Identify patient correctly and determine exam extent; archive images to PACS.
• Discuss imaging with radiologist and other physicians.
• Assist physicians during procedures as needed.
• Maintain professionalism and adhere to Standards of Behavior.
• Train new or less experienced staff and maintain clean work area.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate Program or Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

ARDMS registered or registry eligible in Abdomen or OB/GYN

BLS certification within 90 days

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Ultrasound Manager. The Ultrasound technologist's primary job function is to perform and record diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies according to regulatory and departmental protocols. Is responsible for ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality of records. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Completion of Certificate Program or Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program required

Licensure:

• ARDMS registered or ARDMS registry eligible/registered in Abdomen or OB/GYN within one year of hire required. Second registry required as determined in consultation with Ultrasound Manager within 2 years of initial hire required. If a failed attempt was made at passing the first or second registry, an extension may be granted by manager.
• BLS within 90 day introductory required

Experience:

• None

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Assess physician's orders to ensure correct exam. Obtains and documents patient medical history information.

2. Properly identifies patient.

3. Determines extent of exam and archives images to PACS system.

4. Discusses imaging information with radiologist and other physicians.

5. Assists physicians during procedures as needed.

6. Behaves in a professional manner at all times (includes not abusing telephone privileges, breaks, socializing, and being consistently punctual etc.). Acknowledges and adheres to the Standards of Behavior handbook.

7. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.

8. Requests equipment service as needed.

9. Assists in training new or less experienced employees.

10. Maintains clean work area and equipment as well as par level stocking.

11. Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy

12. Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU’s

13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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