Ultrasound Technologist I - Part-time

Thecentermemphis; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ultrasound Technologist I at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations in accordance with departmental policies and physician orders to support patient diagnosis and treatment.

This role requires completing SPI examination by hire and RDMS or RVT certification within six months of employment. Minimum education includes a high school diploma; experience with medical terminology is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• SPI Examination must be passed at the time of hire.
• Some administrative support experience preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology preferred.
• RDMS or RVT certification within six months of employment.
• Pediatric Sonography certification (ARDMS-PS) must be obtained within 12 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Execute diagnostic ultrasound examinations in accordance with departmental policies and physician orders.
• Communicate with patient and family to support test execution.
• Assist in maintenance of equipment and order supplies.
• Provide documentation support (storage, retrieval, tracking, disposal of records, logs, and reports).
• Escalate issues per SOPs.

Skills

Administrative support

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

SPI Examination

Job description

The World’s Best Stop at Nothing

There’s a reason St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is consistently ranked on Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” list. Actually, there are more than 6,500 reasons. At our world-class pediatric research hospital, every one of our 6,500 professionals shares our commitment to making a difference in the lives of the children we serve. There’s a unique bond when you are part of a team that will stop at nothing to advance the treatments and cures of pediatric catastrophic diseases. The result is a collaborative, positive environment where all employees, regardless of their role, receive the resources, support, and encouragement to advance and grow their careers.

The Ultrasound Technologist I will perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and physician orders to support patient diagnosis and treatment.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute assigned tasks within area with guidance (e.g., diagnostic routine echocardiographic and electrocardiographic testing procedures, clinical activities, diagnostic 2D, 3D/4D and M-Mode tracings, pre-analytic and post-analytic support).
• Communicate with patient and family as directed, to support execution of tests as per protocol.
• Assist in the maintenance of equipment and order supplies (e.g., preparation and submission of requisitions).
• Provide support around documentation as per defined guidelines (e.g., storage, retrieval, tracking, disposal of paper, electronic and film imaging records, process logs, files, billing reports).
• Escalate issues and problems according to set standards and SOPs.

Minimum Education and/or Training

• High School Diploma required
• Candidates must have successfully passed the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) Examination at the time of hire.

Minimum Experience

• Some administrative support experience preferred (e.g., electronic data entry, records management, word processing, spreadsheet).
• Experience with medical terminology preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law

• One of the following certifications is required.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within six months of employment
• Vascular Technologist (RVT) obtained within six months of employment

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only

• Pediatric Sonography from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS-PS) must be obtained within 12 months of start date.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $54,080 - $94,640 per year for the role of Ultrasound Technologist I - Part-time.

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