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Ultrasound Tech, Evening

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.

Skills

Required

  • CAAHEP
  • Diagnostic
  • Sonography
  • Piedmont
  • ACR
  • AIDET
  • service recovery
  • ARDMS / ARRTs
  • Breast Ultrasound

Preferred

  • selects the correct protocol

You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes.

About Piedmont Healthcare Inc.

  • Experience the advantages of real career change ​​​Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction.
  • Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work.

Responsibilities

  • Operates ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
  • Provides patient services utilizing ultrasound equipment.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and pathology.
  • Provides patient care to all age groups to include neonatal, pediatrics, adult, and geriatrics.
  • Communicates effectively with staff and radiologists.
  • What you will do Demonstrates competence and proficiency in performing all diagnostic ultrasound procedures on patients of all age groups.
  • Positions patient, selects the correct protocol, and utilizes all required equipment.
  • Maintains competencies in all non-scanner related components.
  • Accurately follows all established imaging protocols for exam being performed.
  • Follows ACR and Piedmont guidelines.
  • Provides quality age specific care in accordance with prescribed standards and practices.
  • Provides patient education and communications in accordance with prescribed standards.
  • Demonstrates continued quality improvement and proficiency in all required skills.

Requirements

  • Qualifications An approved CAAHEP Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or an approved Sonography Program by the ARRT.
  • Required or No experience required 1 year of experience Preferred Must have and demonstrate a strong knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy Must be able to perform quality Ultrasound examinations in accordance with all Piedmont and ACR standards.
  • Must deliver SAFE care in accordance with the Always Safe program.
  • Must use AIDET with every encounter and be proficient with service recovery.
  • ARDMS/ARRT(s) registry eligible
  • Required and BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography Licensure requirement for Breast Ultrasound can be met with registration through ARRT (BS), or ARDMS Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Benefits

  • Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success.
  • Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.