Full-Time
Ultrasound Technologist
Athens Imaging OP Center, Resource/As Needed
Northside Hospital
Georgia nonprofit health system
No salary listed
Athens, GA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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- Certification or eligibility for certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Sonography, or Cardiovascular Credentialing International; certification must be obtained within one year of hire or cross-training.
- Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or obtaining it within 90 days of employment.
- Compliance with continuing-education requirements of the applicable certifying organization for the practices performed.
- For vascular technologists, certification in vascular technology through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
- For breast ultrasound practice, current applicable registration or certification through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, with MQSA qualification where required, plus five continuing-education units specific to breast ultrasound.
- For breast ultrasound practice, regular performance of breast ultrasound examinations and continuing education pertinent to the technologist’s clinical practice.
- Ability to work the stated schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Collect pertinent medical information and review physician orders to identify the reason for examination and potential contraindications.
- Explain procedures and position patients.
- Select proper technical factors and operate the transducer over the designated area of the body.
- Observe images and modify equipment parameters as necessary to obtain optimal images.
- Freeze and print frames when needed, and review records to ensure the correct anatomy is visualized.
- Perform limited vascular studies, including venous, arterial Doppler, and carotid Doppler studies.
- Assemble records for physician interpretation.
- Perform minor maintenance and repairs on ultrasound equipment and refer major problems to the appropriate supervisor.
- Assist in orienting and training personnel.
- Enter patient charges into the computer system.
- Practice safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Report mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, and employee, patient, or visitor injuries or accidents to the manager.
- Use skilled judgment and diagnostic criteria to identify and differentiate normal from abnormal findings.
- Perform arterial evaluations using Doppler ultrasound and/or color duplex ultrasound imaging to determine the presence, location, and extent of arterial sclerosis or stenosis.
- Perform venous evaluations using Doppler ultrasound and color duplex ultrasound imaging to determine the presence of deep venous obstruction and venous valvular incompetence.
- Graduation from an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology.
- Prior experience in ultrasound.
Northside Hospital is a nonprofit healthcare system serving communities across Georgia. The system operates hospitals, outpatient centers, physician practices, emergency services, and specialty programs spanning routine and complex care. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout its regional service areas. Its operating model centers on hospital and ambulatory care coordinated through clinical departments, medical groups, diagnostic services, and centralized operations. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, imaging, laboratories, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.
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