Ultrasound Technologist- Advanced

Angel Medical Center; Franklin (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with match

Education assistance

Time Away From Work program

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Job summary

Angel Medical Center in Franklin, North Carolina, is hiring an Ultrasound Technologist to operate imaging equipment and provide high-quality diagnostic images under physician orders. The role requires ARDMS-certified technologists with multiple specialties and a minimum of five years of ultrasound experience.

The position supports a wide range of exams, emphasizes patient comfort and safety, and may involve continuing education to maintain certifications.

Qualifications

• Required: Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field.
• Required: ARDMS registry in 3 specialties; vascular registry (ARDMS/ARRT/CCI).
• Preferred: ARDMS in 4 specialties; High Risk OB preferred licenses.
• Required: 5 years of ultrasound experience.
• Required QA: participate in QA programs and re-certification guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment to obtain quality images per physician orders.
• Maintain professional, safe patient care and timely imaging.
• Work with department managers to meet ARDMS/ARDRT/CCI certification needs.
• Possibly perform invasive and non-invasive procedures as directed.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Independent decision making

Continuing education

Education

Graduate of accredited ultrasound program

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field

Job description

Introduction

This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus, ask me for more information!

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 Angel Medical Center.

Benefits

Angel 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 medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Come join our team as a(an) Ultrasound Technologist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The ultrasound technologist operates ultrasound equipment to make quality images of designated portions of the body under the direct order of a physician and in accordance with standard operating procedures. Accomplishes patient care in a timely, professional, efficient and safe manner. The ultrasound technologist must be able to think and act independently and assess emergency situations accurately. Good oral and written communication skills are required. The Advanced Ultrasound Technologist may be required to perform invasive and non-invasive procedures on a variety of patients, utilize sterile techniques and assist physicians as necessary throughout the Mission Health System. Continuing education, learned skills and experience will be utilized. This position will function without constant supervision to produce superior quality imaging studies. The Advanced Ultrasound Technologist must routinely work within a minimum of 3 qualifying ARDMS specialty certifications in addition to ARDMS, ARRT or CCI Vascular certification as directed by department managers/supervisors to meet the specific needs of the departments. This includes but is not limited to; Abdomen (AB), Breast (BR), Fetal Echo (FE), Neurosonology (NE), Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) or Pediatric Sonography (PS).

What qualifications you will need:

• Required Education: Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare related profession
• Required License: ARDMS registry in (3) three specialties pertinent to the department’s needs. Additionally, vascular ultrasound registry from either ARDMS, ARRT or CCI. High Risk OB technologist must be registered in OB/GYN. Must complete required CEU’s to maintain certification. BCLS certified.
• Preferred License: ARDMS in (4) four specialties. High Risk OB preferred license is fetal echo, pediatrics and/or neurosonology.
• Required Experience: 5 years previous experience in ultrasound.
• Required QA: Technologist must participate in section QA programs as necessary and complete required educational guidelines in addition to the ARRT, ARDMS or CCI re-certification guidelines
• Preferred Experience: 6 years previous experience in ultrasound. If High Risk OB Technologist, then preferred experience is 3 years in ultrasound routinely performing OB/GYN exams with experience in a high risk obstetrical setting.

Angel Medical Center, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is a full-service community hospital serving Macon and the surrounding counties. Located in Franklin, North Carolina, Angel Medical Center is a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital offering inpatient services that include an intensive care unit, and a medical and surgical unit. Angel Medical Center has also been named an Acute Stroke Ready hospital by The Joint Commission and American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Outpatient services include a full laboratory, digital mammography, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, rehab therapy, as well as surgical and endoscopy services. The hospital also operates Mission My Care Now Franklin and CarePartners Hospice & Home Health.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- 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.

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.