Ultrasound Technologist
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Entry
Germantown, TN, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryDiagnostics & Laboratory Professionals
About the job
Requirements
- Complete one of the educational prerequisites outlined in the ARDMS examination guidelines.
- Have zero to one year of Ultrasound Technologist experience.
- Hold certification and registration as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer through ARDMS in Breast.
- Obtain ARDMS certification and registration within twelve months of hire.
- Hold Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
- Perform ultrasound examinations in designated specialty areas.
- Understand and prepare complex written materials, including patient records and technical manuals.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, families, and coworkers.
- Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Organize multiple tasks and maintain effective workflow management.
- Meet the physical demands of medium work, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds frequently; frequent standing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion; good balance, coordination, and hand-eye coordination; close visual acuity, including color vision, depth perception, and field of vision.
- Respond quickly in emergency situations and work with frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact, including exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous or poisonous materials.
Responsibilities
- Perform ultrasound examinations in accordance with Radiology and Breast Center ultrasound procedure protocols.
- Provide ongoing patient assessment through observation and review of patient records, and report findings accurately and promptly.
- Assist in the development of others through guidance and teaching.
- Promote professional practice among radiology and breast services team members.
- Participate in quality monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure quality standards are maintained.
- Assist with breast biopsy ultrasound procedures.
- Complete required data entry in Ikonopedia.
- Complete chart preparation before scheduled patient appointments.
- Prepare breast conference cases for radiologist review.
- Ensure imaging equipment operates optimally by performing quality control testing and adjustments as needed.
- Obtain required continuing education and certifications necessary to maintain ultrasound technologist requirements.
- Maintain ACR accreditation requirements every three years.
- Coordinate patient care and department communications among radiology and breast services team members.
- Participate in departmental committees, meetings, and group activities as assigned.
- Maintain inventory of supplies, medications, and expendable materials.
- Demonstrate competent operation of the McKesson PACS system within the scope of the position.
Desired Qualifications
- Graduate from a CAAHEP- or CMA-approved ultrasound or vascular technology education program.
- Hold certification and registration as a Radiologic Technologist through ARRT.
About the company
West Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer care with access to Phase I–III clinical trials through a partnership with Methodist Healthcare and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Patients receive standard cancer care and may enroll in trials, while clinicians and researchers collaborate across the lab and clinic to develop and apply new therapies. This collaboration gives patients early trial access and a lab-to-clinic workflow that ties research directly to treatment. The goal is to improve cancer outcomes by speeding up research and turning findings into effective, evidence-based therapies for patients.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Brighton, Colorado
Founded
1979
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 4, 2026 Bartlett opening expands surgical access and should drive new patient volume.
- April 2026 Atlas launch embeds value-based care teams beside West's oncologists.
- West's trial pipeline and 2026 conference reinforce recruiting, research prestige, and physician loyalty.
What critics are saying
- 2022 DOJ case against Methodist ties West to anti-kickback allegations and reputational spillover.
- West still depends on Methodist and UTHSC partnerships for referrals, trials, and credibility.
- A concentrated Memphis footprint leaves West vulnerable if local competitors capture oncology growth.
What makes West Cancer Center unique
- West Cancer Center operates 11 campuses across Memphis and West Tennessee.
- April 7, 2026 partnerships with IDEOlogy Health deepen provider education and clinical integration.
- July 28, 2026 ChoICE trial made West the first U.S. ProSense cryoablation site.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours