Ultrasound Technologist

Pay Range: $44.57 - $62.80
$25,000 Sign On and $10,000 Relocation for qualified hire! $10,000 annual geographic differential pay on top of base!

• Provide sonographic examination of all body parts for diagnostic interpretation.
• Exercise professional judgment in the performance of procedures applying principles of radiation protection.
• Perform diagnostic medical sonography within the department and other areas.
• Maintain patient records and files.
• Assume responsibility for the departmental quality assurance program.
• Pursue continuing education.
• Transfer patients to and from imaging.
• In the absence of a supervisor, assume responsibility of the department.
• Rotate shifts as required.
• Perform ancillary duties as requested by supervisor.
• Follow policies and procedures as set up by SEARHC Administration.
• Assist in general hygiene of the department and self.
• Work well in situations of stress.
• Be willing to learn other imaging modalities as requested by Manager.
• Be able to perform duties in two fields of ultrasound (General and Vascular, or Cardiac).
• Perform all requested exams for diagnostic interpretation by a radiologist.
• Continue to seek a higher level of education with RDMS certification (Abd, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS).
• Fulfill radiology and/or RDMS requirements through continuing education.
• Take responsibility for care of transducers.
• Ensure neatness of work area.
• Handle paperwork accompanying procedures.
• Assist with ultrasound invasive procedures.
• Participate in preparation of policy and procedure in this area.
• Consult with referring physicians.
• Care of Trophon station.
• Assist with all efforts to obtain accreditations.
• Actively pursue education in a changing field.

• Attend department/organizational meetings, in‑services, and disaster drills.

• Current ARDMS in one category (Abd or OB/GYN).
• Clinical competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.
• Tech I – ARDMS in one modality (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS).
• Tech II – ARDMS certified in two modalities/categories (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS).
• Tech III – ARDMS categories in three modalities (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS).
• Tech IV – ARDMS categories in all four modalities (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS).
• Travel may be required to provide services to various SEARHC sites.
• Required certifications:
  American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment – SEARHC.

Work with patients/employees of all cultural and religious backgrounds.

Generous benefits include retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, long and short-term disability, and more.

Respect, Cultural Identity, Service, Professionalism, Compassion.