Dolly Parton Children's Hospital

East Tennessee pediatric hospital care

Ultrasound Tech

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKnoxville, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate's degree is required.
Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) is required within one year of completing the ultrasound program.
A new graduate or candidate with one year of general radiology experience is required.
Ability to operate ultrasound equipment effectively to produce quality images.
Ability to work flexible hours and alternate shifts, and to rotate on call for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
Ability to adapt to new programs and equipment upgrades.
Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in the area of expertise, safe operation of equipment and accessories, proper warm-up exposure, daily quality control, and reporting techniques.
Ability to perform heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20–30 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly; move objects up to 150 pounds, including in sudden emergencies; and frequently bend, walk, sit, squat, reach, and stand. Keyboard or computer use and repetitive motions may also be required.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures to support diagnosis of disease processes and delineate normal and abnormal anatomy and pathological conditions.
Perform the correct examination on the correct patient.
Follow PACS and Meditech workflows.
Consult with the radiologist on duty to confirm appropriate scanning parameters when necessary.
Provide patient care and help create an environment where customers feel valued and respected.
Communicate and problem-solve with customers.
Maintain HIPAA compliance and strict patient confidentiality.
Follow department team expectations and use hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.
Apply Lean principles, use resources in accordance with those principles, and participate in the Lean Board.

Desired Qualifications

Sonography and pediatric experience are preferred.

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Performs diagnostic procedures utilizing ultrasound for diagnosis of disease processes and delineation of both normal/abnormal anatomy as well as pathological conditions in areas of the human body.

REPORTS TO

Director—Radiology/ Department Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Minimum Education: Associate's Degree

Degree: General

License/Certification Required: Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within one year of completing the ultrasound program.

Minimum Work Experience: New Graduate or 1 year of general radiology experience required. Sonography and pediatric experience preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Operate Ultrasound equipment effectively to produce quality images. Ability to work flexible hours and alternate shifts. Rotate on call for evening, weekend and holiday coverage. Able to adapt to new programs and equipment upgrades as radiological field advances, effective organizational and time management skills, effective written and verbal communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains up-to-date knowledge and skill levels in: Area of expertise to ensure production of high quality images; Safe operation of equipment and accessories with proper warm-up exposure, daily QC and good reporting techniques.
Performs correct exam on correct patient
Follows the PACS and Meditech workflow
Consults with the radiologist on duty to assure correct scanning parameters when necessary
Provides excellent patient care and creates an environment in which customers feel valued and respected.
Demonstrates a caring and interested manner.
Effectively communicates and problem-solves with customers.
Maintains HIPAA compliance and strict patient confidentiality at all times.
Follows all department team expectations.
Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.
Applies Lean principles: Effectively utilizes resources reflective of Lean Principles; Participates in Lean Board

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

Come work where you can make a difference every day.

About the Company

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital

East Tennessee pediatric hospital care

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital is the pediatric hospital within East Tennessee Children's Hospital. It provides emergency, inpatient, surgical, intensive, neonatal, diagnostic, and specialty care for infants, children, and adolescents. The hospital serves families across East Tennessee through pediatric clinical programs and the broader children's health network. Care teams include pediatric physicians, nurses, therapists, child-life specialists, technicians, and family-support professionals. Hospital operations are supported by laboratories, imaging, pharmacy, facilities, technology, patient access, and administration.

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