What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist position at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery?
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Job Summary and Qualifications
Prepares patients, collects relevant information for completion of procedures.
Performs all sonographic general/vascular exams following defined protocols. Adheres to all appropriate hospital and regulatory policies and assists in maintaining accreditation.
Observant of patients’ conditions and adheres to all Safety procedures.
Compiles appropriate records to expedite results.
Analyzes the quality of images and processes as required.
Understands and operates electronic information systems.
Assist in ordering supplies. Make recommendations for capital equipment as needed.
Calculate monthly statistics and other reports as requested and assist in quality improvement.
Participates in continuing education activities to expand/enhance knowledge of sonography and meet educational requirements of ARRT and ARDMS or RVS. Based on registration ARRT, ARDMS and/or CCI.
Assures primary area is clean and organized. Assists in other areas of the department when not needed in primary area. Performs clerical and transport duties as needed.
Takes call after regular hours as assigned.
Maintain policies covering infection control.
Ensures proper Trophon use and documentation of High Level disinfectants.
Other duties as assigned.
What qualifications you will need:
EXPERIENCE
Preferred: Two or more years of experience in a hospital Ultrasound Department.
EDUCATION
Required: Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound, Vascular program or equivalent with registration.
Preferred: As above, with successful completion of formal computer courses.
Required: ARDMS and/or RVT or RVS Registered.
- New grads have one year to obtain ARDMS and one year to obtain RVT or RVS.
Preferred: ARDMS, RVT, RVS, CCI and/or ARRT (US)
Hours: Full time, day shift (rotating weekends)
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery has provided quality healthcare services since 1910. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140 bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. We specialize in heart and vascular care—with the only cardiac catheterization lab in the New River Valley. We perform percutaneous coronary intervention - (stent and angioplasty). We provide services in orthopedic and spine care, and heartburn treatment at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery’s Heartburn Treatment Center. Our maternity services through our family-focused Birthing Center facilities have award-winning lactation consultants.
At LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Ultrasound Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.