10k Sign On Bonus Ultrasonographer - Chattanooga, United States - Medicine Journal

Description

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Ultrasound Supervisor and/or OB/Gyn physician, performs a variety of ultrasound procedures, including OB/Gyn exams.

This position is involved in a team-based approach to care.

Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines.

Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change.

Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.


Education:

Required:
ARDMS (compliant with all continuing education mandates) or
Graduate of approved AMA school of radiological technology (RT) and 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)
CPR certified. 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 OB/Gyn physician, performs a variety of ultrasound procedures, including OB/Gyn exams.

Performs diagnostic ultrasound images, produce documentation, and share essential information with health care personnel in order to diagnose and monitor a variety of conditions such Gynological abnormalities and pregnancy.

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 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.