Sonography Technician

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Port St. Joe, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf - Women's Center

Department: Ultrasound - Breast

Schedule: Days | Part-time with call requirements

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver high-quality diagnostic ultrasound images by performing routine and complex studies to provide physicians with the clear, accurate insights needed for definitive patient diagnoses.

• Optimize imaging equipment and technology through precise calibration, proactive quality control, and troubleshooting, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and exam accuracy.

• Capture and document comprehensive patient data by accurately routing high-quality images and clinical histories to PACS, ensuring a seamless and error-free continuity of care.

• Maintain a pristine, compliant clinical environment by adhering to regulatory standards and keeping procedure rooms organized, creating a safe and welcoming space for both patients and staff.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

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 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of
    Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer
    date.
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
    (ARDMS) obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Prior breast imaging experience preferred. 

Equal employment opportunity employer

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