Diagnostic Ultrasonographer - Full Time - East Campus - Days

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of ultrasound procedures, including invasive procedures
• Utilize ultrasound equipment to create high-quality images with independent judgment and initiative
• Demonstrate excellent communication and rapport with physicians
• Assess and interpret patient data reflective of the patient's status, considering age-specific needs
• Provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, following unit policies and procedures

Requirements

• ARDMS certification (compliant with all continuing education mandates) or graduation from an ARRT-approved radiologic technology program or graduation from an accredited diagnostic ultrasound program and registry-eligible by ARDMS or Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) with on-the-job training in diagnostic ultrasound and registry-eligible by ARDMS
• Medical and/or hospital clinical experience (1–2 years work experience or college-level classes)
• Basic computer experience
• One of the following certifications:
  • ARRT and ARDMS registered
  • ARDMS registered
  • ARDMS registry-eligible (certification within two years)
• BLS certification completed prior to assignment and maintained

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of prior hospital experience in ultrasound

Location: Erlanger East, Chattanooga, TN