Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Company: Ascension
Location: Oneonta
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
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- Department: General Radiology
- Schedule: PRN
- Hospital: Ascension St Vincent's Blount
- Location: Oneonta, ALWorking at Ascension St. Vincent's Blount
as a radiologic technologist offers a dynamic environment where you
can thrive professionally while making a significant difference in
patients' lives. With access to cutting-edge technology and a
supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to deliver
high-quality care and contribute to positive outcomes. The
hospital's commitment to excellence and continuous learning ensures
that you'll have the resources and support to grow in your career.
Joining Ascension St. Vincent's Blount means being part of a
compassionate community dedicated to providing exceptional
healthcare services to the local community.Benefits Paid time off
(PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement
benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term
disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave &
adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your
community *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary
by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example:
Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer
will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and
qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional
specifics.Responsibilities Perform diagnostic procedures on
patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body
structure, providing quality images for interpretation.
- Set up and adjust all equipment and manually maneuver
transducers to perform exams.
- Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality
control procedures.
- Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of
imaging procedures.
- Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and
equipment limitations.
- Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential
problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
- Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and
documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and
patient data/history).
- Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to
include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film
storage area and any other areas in department.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or
job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American
Red Cross accepted.
- One or more of the following required:
- Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular
Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 12 Months (1
year) of hire date or job transfer date. or a Registered Cardiac
Sonographer (RCS) or a Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) issued
by (CCI) Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS) is
accepted.
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography
credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job
transfer date.
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed
from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer
date.
- Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1
year) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Registered Sonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography
credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical
Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire
dateor job transfer date.
- Cardiac Sonographer specializing in Vascular Sonography
credentialed from the American Registry forDiagnostic Medical
Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer
date.
- Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for
Diagnostic Medical Sonography(ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or
job transfer date.Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative
experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of
applicable cumulative job specific experience required.Additional
Preferences No additional preferences.Why Join Our Team Ascension
St. Vincent's employs over 4,800 associates and has been serving
Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 122 years. As
an associate, you will find rewarding career opportunities at one
of our five hospitals and several other healthcare facilities
including an outpatient wellness facility that offers medical,
imaging, fitness, nutrition and spa services. Ascension is a
leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of
over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more
than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at
Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and
make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are
more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the
lives of the people around you.Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities
(EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of
race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability,
marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any
other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in
accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For
further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster
or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly
organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many
benefits to help support the well-being of our military families,
spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to
apply their military experience and unique perspective to their
civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to
individuals who have applied for a position using our official
application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of
employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information
from applicants.E-Verify Statement This employer participates in
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