ULTRASOUND TECH II

Position Summary

Performs physician defined routine and specialized ultrasound procedures. Performs complex tasks associated with the operations of ultrasound equipment to produce high quality ultrasound images. The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for maintaining a safe ultrasound environment at all times. Performs procedures or examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation. Ensures the sonography examination order is complete and contains relevant information. Conducts patient clinical assessment. Obtains and documents pertinent clinical information and technical findings for review by physician for order clarification and follow-through. Identifies and documents any limitations to the sonography examination. Reviews examination images, synthesizes examination results, and prepares preliminary findings for physician prior to physician interpretation. Documents any incidental findings that might impact patient safety or patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority at the time license and/or certification was granted.
• Minimum Experience: Clinical training appropriate to the specified modality and registered in at least one (1) ultrasound modality.
• Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain ARDMS, ARRT (S), ARRT (BS), ARRT (VS), or CCI licensure. State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.

Benefits

Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.