Ultrasound Technologist
About the role
Prepares patients, collects relevant information for completion of procedures. Performs all sonographic general/vascular exams following defined protocols. Adheres to all appropriate hospital and regulatory policies and assists in maintaining accreditation. Observant of patients’ conditions and adheres to all Safety procedures. Compiles appropriate records to expedite results. Analyzes the quality of images and processes as required. Understands and operates electronic information systems. Assist in ordering supplies. Make recommendations for capital equipment as needed. Calculate monthly statistics and other reports as requested and assist in quality improvement. Participates in continuing education activities to expand/enhance knowledge of sonography and meet educational requirements of ARRT and ARDMS or RVS.
Assures primary area is clean and organized. Assists in other areas of the department when not needed in primary area. Performs clerical and transport duties as needed. Takes call after regular hours as assigned. Maintain policies covering infection control. Ensures proper Trophon use and documentation of High Level disinfectants. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Experience Preferred: Two or more years of experience in a hospital Ultrasound Department.
- EDUCATION Required: Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound, Vascular program or equivalent with registration.
- PREFERRED: As above, with successful completion of formal computer courses.
- LICENSE/CERTIFICATION Required: ARDMS and/or RVT or RVS Registered. New grads have one year to obtain ARDMS and one year to obtain RVT or RVS. BLS within 90 days of employment.
- PREFERRED: ARDMS, RVT, RVS, CCI and/or ARRT (US)
Skills
Must have flexibility to take call and work during the week and weekends. The position will be in general and vascular.
Benefits
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
About the company
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery has provided quality healthcare services since 1910. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley.
We specialize in heart and vascular care—with the only cardiac catheterization lab in the New River Valley. We perform percutaneous coronary intervention - (stent and angioplasty). We provide services in orthopedic and spine care, and heartburn treatment at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery’s Heartburn Treatment Center. Our maternity services through our family-focused Birthing Center facilities have award-winning lactation consultants.
At LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
Pay
Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.95 - $49.42 / hour. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.