Summary
About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
Job Summary
Independently, or under the direction of a physician, performs ultrasound procedures and patient care requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of prescribed ultrasound techniques for diagnosis and intervention. Has responsibility for diagnostic ultrasound, interventional and other examination procedures and physiology; with independent selection and modification of technical factors to produce optimum results.
Job Requirements
Education
Required: Graduate or graduation eligible (successful completion of all didactic courses and clinical competencies – not able to walk until next graduation date) of an approved school of medical sonography. Experience may be substituted for applicants that have not successfully completed a formal education program in medical sonography(see “Experience”)
Experience
Required: One year dedicated ultrasound experience OR No experience required with fulfillment of education requirement
Preferred: Two years dedicated sonography imaging experience
Skills
Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
Knowledge of current diagnostic radiology technical information.
Proficient in using computers and computer systems.
Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: Proof of passing result on ARDMS or ARRT examination.
Required: R.T. (S) (ARRT) or ARDMS (AB), (OB/GY), (VT) or (MSKS). Verification within 3 months of hire via ARDMS or ARRT website.
Required: Must obtain BLS within 90 days of hire date