Sonographer

Job Title

North Alabama Medical Center - Echo Dept (Sonographer)

Full-Time Baylor position (every weekend)

North Alabama Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263‑bed facility offering the community's only open heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain Center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association.

Our 24‑hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

Florence, AL is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Explore local shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
• Financial Protection & PTO:
  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:
  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well‑being:
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Traci Earnhart, Talent Acquisition Recruiter at Traci

Under the general guidance of the physicians/providers performs a variety of diagnostic ultrasonographic procedures.

Reports to:

Supervisor of Cardiovascular Ultrasound.

• Perform Echo and Vascular studies including arterial and venous as well as reflux studies.
• Receives patients, explains the method of procedure and makes sure patient is comfortable.
• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine non‑invasive procedures according to established standards and protocols.
• Maintains equipment and supplies and organizes work area. Communicates well with physicians directly.
• Keeps accurate records, helps with scheduling of the ultrasound and keeps patient flow smooth.
• Checks physician's requisition for complete information on the procedure requested and refers any questions to the ultrasound physician before performing the procedure.
• Recognizes the significance of all structures that are visualized on the monitor and is able to differentiate artifacts from anatomic/pathologic structures within equipment limitations.
• Possesses an in-depth knowledge of anatomy/physiology, technical expertise and able to improve standard procedures to enhance diagnostic results when needed.

Education:

Associate's degree required; graduate of approved program of Ultrasound/Sonography or equivalent.

Licenses: ARDMS/CCI Registered or if new graduate, must be ARDMS/CCI eligible and pass a test in at least one area, i.e. ECHO or VASCULAR within one year of employment.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS).

North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.