POSITION DESCRIPTION
Operates ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records of designated portions of the human anatomy of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Duties are including but not limited to performing high quality diagnostic non-invasive vascular examinations involving disorders affecting the vascular systems, providing accurate medical descriptions and preliminary interpretations (verbal and written) for physician review and operation and maintenance of ultrasound equipment.POSITION REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED:

1. Certified or eligible for certification by:

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), (VS)

OR

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Sonography (ARRT) (S) (VS))

OR

Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

OR

All sonographers must obtain certification within twenty-four months of eligibility or cross training.)

2. Certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 90 days of employment

3. Sonographers must be in compliance with the ARDMS, ARDMS, ARRT or CCI requirements for continuing education appropriate to their practices

PREFERRED:

1. Graduate from an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology

2. Prior experience in ultrasound

3. Registered Cardiovascular Technologist with two (2) years cardiac related experience

4. Registered Vascular Technologist with two (2) years vascular related experience

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Yes

WORK HOURS: 8a-4:30p

WEEKEND REQUIREMENTS: No

ON-CALL REQUIREMENTS: No.

Northside Hospital is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.