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Diagnostic Ultrasonographer - Full Time - East Campus - Days

Erlanger Health System
Posted 10 months ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Chattanooga, TN 37450, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves performing a variety of ultrasound procedures, including invasive ones, under the direction of the Ultrasound Supervisor or radiologist.
  • Candidates are required to have 1-2 years of medical and/or hospital clinical experience, along with basic computer skills.
  • Education requirements include being ARDMS certified or a graduate of an ARRT approved radiologic technology program, with registry eligibility by the ARDMS.
  • A BLS certification is required prior to starting in the unit and must be maintained.
  • The salary for this position is not explicitly stated in the job summary.

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Ultrasound Supervisor and/or radiologist, performs a variety of ultrasound procedures, including invasive procedures. The employee will also perform other department job duties as assigned.

Education:
Required:
ARDMS (compliant with all continuing education mandates) or A graduate of an ARRT approved radiologic technology program. Reference: https://www.arrt.org/Education/ (compliant with all continuing education mandates), an accredited diagnostic ultrasound program and considered registry eligible by the ARDMS or Graduate of an accredited diagnostic ultrasound program and considered registry eligible by the ARDMS or Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) with on-the-job training in diagnostic ultrasound and considered registry eligible by the ARDMS.

Preferred:
N/A

Experience:
Required:
Medical and/or hospital clinical experience required basic computer experience required (1-2 years work experience or college level classes)

Preferred:
One year prior hospital experience in ultrasound preferred.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
One of the following:
1) ARRT and ARDMS registered
2) ARDMS registered
3) ARDMS registry eligible (certification within two years)
BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.

Preferred:
N/A

Department Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Ultrasound Supervisor and/or radiologist, performs a variety of ultrasound procedures, including invasive procedures. This position requires independent judgment and initiative in utilization of ultrasound equipment to create high quality images. Excellent communication and rapport with physicians is required. The employee will also perform other department job duties as assigned.

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.




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