Ultrasound Technologist - Athens Imaging - per diem shift

Northside Hospital; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to operate ultrasound imaging equipment and produce diagnostic records for a diverse patient population at our Atlanta-area facility.

Ideal candidates will be ARDMS/ARRT/CCI certified or eligible, with CPR within 90 days and a commitment to annual continuing education. Preference given to graduates from accredited ultrasound programs with prior ultrasound experience.

Qualifications

• Certified or eligible for ARDMS, ARRT (S) or CCI certification.
• Must obtain certification within one year of hire date.
• CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
• Continuing education aligned with ARDMS/ARDMS/ARRT/CCI requirements.
• Graduate from an accredited ultrasound technology program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates ultrasound scanning equipment to capture images and records for patient exams.

Skills

Ultrasound technology

Equipment operation

Patient care

Education

ARDMS

ARRT (S)

CCI

Job description

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.

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

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