Ultrasound Tech

Overview

Piedmont Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Piedmont Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

• Obtains patient data before procedure – history, DOB, age, history.
• Usually explains procedure to be performed; facilitates patient’s cooperation and alleviates anxiety.
• Transfers patient to exam table and ensures proper covering of patient according to policy and procedure.
• Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and support devices according to procedure, ensuring limitation of patient movement.
• Assesses patient’s condition and determines proper breathing instructions and exposure factors.
• Performs related duties as required.
• The position exists to provide ultrasound examinations for patients of all ages. Ultrasonographers provide patient care services using ultrasound imaging modalities, including assessing patient condition, operating ultrasound equipment, proficiency in PACS, preparing examination rooms, and maintaining equipment, supplies and medications. Ultrasonographers also maintain necessary patient records and participate in the departmental Performance Improvement program. Ultrasonographers may function as clinical instructors for students enrolled in Radiologic Technology and ultrasound programs.
  
  Night and weekend call is required.

• Required:
  • Education:
    
    Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program.
  • Experience:
    
    Working knowledge of ultrasound procedures achieved through advanced training.
  • Licensure/Certification:
    • RDMS with a minimum of one modality within the first year of employment.
    • American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required.
• Preferred:
  • Experience:
    
    1 to 2 years of job-related experience is preferred.
  • Licensure/Certification: RVT certification is preferred.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.