Sonography Technologist

Sonography Technologist

Ascension

Kokomo, IN 46903

Posted 8 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Job Description

    Sonography Technologist

    Details

    • Department: Ultrasound/Radiology
    • Schedule: PRN (as needed) Days, based on departmental needs in any combination of M-F 0600 -1800 not to exceed 10 hours. There will be a responsibility to help with on-call coverage 1 night/week and possible weekend coverage Friday PM throgh Monday AM as needed.
    • Hospital: Ascension/St.Vincent Kokomo
    • Location: Kokomo, Indiana

    Benefits

    Paid time off (PTO)
    Various health insurance options & wellness plans
    Retirement benefits including employer match plans
    Long-term & short-term disability
    Employee assistance programs (EAP)
    Parental leave & adoption assistance
    Tuition reimbursement
    Ways to give back to your community

    *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.


    Responsibilities

    Perform diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation.

    • Set up and adjust all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
    • Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
    • Perform routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures.
    • Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
    • Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
    • Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality,correct lead markers and patient data/history).
    • Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas,dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
    • Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.

    Requirements

    Licensure / Certification / Registration:

    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • One or more of the following required:
      • Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained Within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
      • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
      • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
      • Sonography Tech credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.

    Education:

    • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical certificate/degree required.

    Additional Preferences

    No additional preferences.


    Why Join Our Team

    Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

    Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

    Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.


    Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

    Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

    For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish)poster.

    As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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    Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.


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  • Candidate Profile

    Qualification High School
  • Job Benefit(s)

    Health Insurance Retirement Benefit Employee Assistance Program Paid time off Tuition Reimbursement