Ultrasound Technologist - Weekend Only
Parkridge East Hospital · Chattanooga, TN · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Weekend only – Days Friday–Sunday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
About the role
The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing a variety of imaging procedures ordered by the physician. This role ensures the delivery of quality patient care in a diagnostic/therapeutic environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of imaging procedures ordered by the physician.
- Maintain responsibility for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform surgery and portable exams.
- Accurately follow physician orders, document exam completion in Meditech, scan documents, and verify images in PACS.
- Follow proper procedures for quality controls and high-level disinfection (HLD) related to equipment and accessories.
- Demonstrate proper documentation concerning the patient’s history, including lab values.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program required.
- ARRT(S) or ARDMS Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- 1 year of related experience preferred.
Benefits
Parkridge East Hospital 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.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
About the facility
Parkridge East Hospital is a 120+ bed facility in East Ridge, providing a full range of medical and surgical services, including orthopedics and robotic surgery. The hospital features:
- A 24/7 Emergency Department, recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center.
- Obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures.
- A Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with specialized providers, including neonatologists, neonatal nurses, and respiratory therapists on-site at all times.