Ultrasound Technologist - PRN

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Ultrasonographer to join their team. In this role, you will perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound exams, including abdominal, obstetrical, and vascular procedures. Your expertise will be vital in producing high-quality images that assist in the detection of various pathologies. This position requires strong communication skills, manual dexterity, and the ability to work under pressure while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to the community and make a meaningful impact in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a School of Diagnostic Ultrasound is required.
• BLS certification and ARMDS or ARRT (S) are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams including abdomen, obstetrical, and vascular.
• Utilize high frequency sound waves to produce quality images for pathology detection.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Effective Communication Skills

Reasoning Ability

Independent Judgment

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Graduate of a School of Diagnostic Ultrasound

ARMDS or ARRT (S)

BLS Certification

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

The Ultrasonographer, Outpatient shall perform duties involved with a variety of technical procedures utilizing high frequency sound waves to produce quality images for the detection of pathology. This individual shall perform all diagnostic ultrasound exams including but not limited to: abdomen, obstetrical, breast, gynecological, vascular, and axilla. This position may have additional duties assigned as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a School of Diagnostic Ultrasound required.
• ARMDS or ARRT (S).
• BLS required.
• Requires manual dexterity.
• Must possess reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
• Must have the ability to work within rigid time constraints.
• Must remain aware of patient condition at all times.
• Must possess effective communication skills.
• Must be able to assist and maneuver patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.