Ultrasound Technologist - Athens Imaging - per diem shift

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to operate ultrasound scanning equipment and generate diagnostic records for patients across all ages. The role requires ARDMS/ARRT (S) or CCI certification, CPR readiness, and ongoing education as per credentialing bodies.

Initial qualifications include certification eligibility and timely certification within one year of hire. Experience in ultrasound is preferred, with standard work hours typically from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and no weekend

Qualifications

• Certification within one year of hire date or cross training requirement.
• CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
• Continuing education aligned with ARDMS/ARDTT/ARRT/CCI requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operates ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records of designated portions of the human anatomy for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Education

ARDMS

ARRT (S)

CCI

CPR Certification (within 90 days)

Ultrasound Technology degree or diploma

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Operates ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records of designated portions of the human anatomy of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

Requirements for Ultrasound Technologists

Initial Qualifications

• Certified or eligible for certification by:

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS),

OR

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Sonography (ARRT) (S).

OR

Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

• All sonographers must obtain certification within one year of hire date or cross training.)
• Certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 90 days of employment

Continuing Education

Sonographers must be in compliance with the ARDMS, ARDMS, ARRT or CCI requirements for continuing education appropriate to their practices

Preferred:

Graduate from an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology

Prior experience in ultrasound

Work Hours:

8:30-5:00pm

Weekend Requirements:

No

On-Call Requirements:

No