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Ultrasound Technologist - $22-35 per hour

Atrium Health Navicent

Macon, GA
4 days ago
$34.90 - $52.35

Job Description

Join Atrium Health Navicent as an Ultrasound Technologist, where you'll play a crucial role in patient care by performing diagnostic ultrasound exams and ensuring high-quality imaging for accurate interpretations. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a focus on professional development and comprehensive benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation and archiving of ultrasound images
  • Position patients and select appropriate protocol for ultrasound exams
  • Judge diagnostic quality of medical images and process preliminary reports
  • Customize each patient exam based on ultrasound principles
  • Assist radiologist with advanced specialty ultrasound procedures
  • Review diagnostic ultrasound requests for appropriateness
  • Provide relevant patient history and codes for ultrasound procedures
  • Perform clerical responsibilities associated with patient records
  • Explain diagnostic procedures to patients and answer questions
  • Observe patients for changes in status and intervene as necessary
  • Maintain required continuing education and certifications
  • Ensure equipment maintenance for operational standards

Required Qualifications

  • High School or GED Diploma
  • Graduate of AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology or ultrasound program
  • Minimum one year experience in a Specialty area of Vascular US, Breast US or Pediatric US
  • Registered Sonographer through ARDMS or ARRT
  • Registered or registry eligible through ARDMS as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), Registered Breast US technologist or Registered Pediatric US technologist

Preferred Qualifications

  • Specialty Registry within one year of employment

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, Short- and Long-Term Disability)Flexible Spending AccountsFamily benefits (adoption assistance, paid parental leave)Defined contribution retirement plans with employer matchEducational Assistance Program