Ultrasound Tech Night Shift (Mon-Thurs | 8:00pm-6:30am)

Department

36320 Navicent Health Medical Center – Ultrasound

Employment Details

Full time

Hours per week: 40

Schedule details: Varies

Pay Range: $35.50 – $53.25

Benefits eligible: Yes

What You'll Do

• Under indirect supervision, performs all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation and archiving of general and all general ultrasound images.
• Responsible for the care of the patient while in the ultrasound department.
• Performs portable US exams based on provider order and/or patient condition.
• Positions patients and selects appropriate protocol to demonstrate anatomy of area of interest based on accepted General US principles; judges diagnostic quality of finished medical images and processes preliminary reports and/or worksheets prior to submission to physician for interpretation; identifies and documents any limitations to the sonography examination.
• Customizes each patient exam based on accepted ultrasound/sonography principles to optimize the diagnostic value of each specific imaging encounter; applies independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images; assists radiologist with US guidance for procedures such as biopsies or aspirations as needed.
• Reviews all diagnostic ultrasound requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided; communicates questionable orders to the ordering provider and, if unresolved, escalates to the interpreting physician for final approval.
• Provides relevant patient history and/or codes for all ultrasound procedures based on facility requirements.
• Performs clerical responsibilities associated with acquisition, processing and archiving of patient records.
• Offers detailed explanation of diagnostic procedures to patients before and answers questions as appropriate.
• Observes patient while in ultrasound for changes in status and makes appropriate intervention or contacts primary caregivers for instruction.
• Identifies and corrects problems as appropriate with all critical occurrences reported to the next level of authority.
• Maintains required continuing education and applicable certifications as an ultrasound technologist.
• Ensures equipment is maintained to assure conformance with specific operational standards including US equipment and Trophon if applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be a High School or GED Diploma graduate.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology, vascular or cardiovascular ultrasound program, or BS in Ultrasound.
• Registry Eligible through ARDMS or ARRT; registry required within one year of employment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience preferred.

Compensation

• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and other incentives based on the role.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational assistance program.

Shift Details

Ultrasound Tech Night Shift (Mon‑Thurs | 8:00 pm‑6:30 am)