What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer position at AdventHealth Avista?
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Sign On Bonus Eligible
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full-time
Shift : Days
Location: 100 HEALTH PARK DR, Louisville, 80027
The role you’ll contribute:
Provide quality patient care to all patients within the medical imaging department. Perform high quality images and exams on patients while maintaining the sensitivity to patient needs. Demonstrates leadership abilities and is a role model for other associate technologists. Acts as a clinical resource to unit personnel and assures current standards of practice for the unit.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Performs a variety of ultrasound procedures including, but not limited to, abdominal, pelvic, OB, head, extremity, retro peritoneal, small parts and vascular. May perform cardiac procedures as required by entity. Practices all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA).
- Produces quality images in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
- Prepares patient for exam. Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure and responds to their physical and emotional needs.
- Assists the patient during exam and positions the patient.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Required qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association
- ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- (OBGYN) ARDMS or ARRT - Obstetrics and Gynecology OR (AB) ARDMS or ARRT – Abdomen OR (BR) ARDMS or ARRT - Breast Sonography - Breast OR ARRT Radiography Certification OR RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist OR RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (AE) OR RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (PE)
Preferred qualifications:
- Associates degree strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Radiology/Imaging
Organization: AdventHealth Avista
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25011219
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
