Ultrasound Technologist - Imaging Department

Advocate Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Georgia is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to support radiology services. You will examine requests, verify orders, assist radiologists, and help maintain equipment and workflow to improve department efficiency.

The role requires ARDMS/ARRT certification with AB or OB/GYN registries, BLS, and graduation from a diagnostic ultrasound program. You will work in a patient-centered team and handle physically demanding tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program required in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development appropriate to patient population served.
• Quality and safety focused with ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.
• Assists Radiologist in performing invasive procedures.
• Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops superior varied techniques to increase department efficiency.
• Supports patient-centered care philosophy and treats patients with compassion.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Operates the Radiology computer system including entering and charging exams and supplies.
• Maintains neat, stocked work area and adheres to departmental rules and professional standards.

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.
• Assists Radiologist in performing invasive procedures.
• Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the department.
• Supports and contributes to the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that every staff member is a Caregiver, whose role is to meet the needs of each patient.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer and/or Engineer.
• Operates the Radiology computer system to include entering and charging exams and supplies.
• Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Assists in keeping the area completely stocked.
• Adheres to departmental rules and regulations while performing in a professional manner always.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S).
• One of the following registries are required: Abdomen (AB), or Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN).
• BLS certification is required.

Education Required:

• Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program required in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound.

Experience Required:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies up to 600 pounds with assistance.
• Work requires walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting during normal operation.
• Requires mental skills to read and comprehend patient orders and technical materials.
• Motor coordination needed to operate heavy and delicate equipment.
• Intact sense of sight and hearing

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.