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Ascension · 2 months ago

Echo & Vascular Sonography Technologist

US-WI-Appleton

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates. The Echo & Vascular Sonography Technologist will perform diagnostic procedures using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, ensuring quality images for interpretation and maintaining compliance with safety standards and regulatory agencies.

CharityHealth CareHospitalNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation

Set up and adjust all equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams

Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures

Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures

Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations

Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate

Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history)

Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department

Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies

Qualification

BLS ProviderCardiographic TechRadiologic TechnologistMedical SonographerSonography TechDiplomaQuality controlSafety standardsPatient data management

Required

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted

One or more of the following required: Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date

Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. General Radiography is also required in addition to Sonography. State Radiology Technologist licensure issued by Wisconsin Radiography Examining Board required within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date

Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date

Sonography Tech credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. All specialties accepted

High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical certificate/degree required