Ultrasound Technologist RVT

Overview

Located in Gadsden, Alabama, Riverview Regional Medical Center is a 281-bed acute-care hospital serving more than 350,000 residents in Etowah and surrounding counties. A full range of services and programs are offered, including the only accredited Cath Lab in Northeast Alabama, Sleep Lab, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, and the Women's Diagnostic Imaging Center. Riverview Regional Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and is rated among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety. Riverview is also the area’s highest rated hospital, receiving Four-Stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Originally named Holy Name of Jesus Hospital, Riverview Regional Medical Center was founded in 1917 by the Sisters of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity. To learn more about Riverview Regional Medical Center and the services it provides, visit www.riverviewregional.com .

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Responsibilities

We are seeking an Ultrasound Technologist, internally referred to as an Ultrasound Tech at Riverview Regional Medical Center (Gadsden, AL) a member of Prime Healthcare. Ultrasound Technologists, also known as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Ultrasound Technicians, who will operate ultrasound equipment to produce images of our patients' internal organs, tissues, and blood flow. Your expertise in ultrasound technology, anatomy, and patient care contributes to the delivery of quality healthcare services in our hospital.

Employment Type: PRN

Shifts Available: Variable

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (includes, But Not Limited To)

• interact with patients to explain the procedure, obtain relevant medical history, and address any concerns, ensure patient comfort and privacy during the ultrasound examination, and assist with positioning patients to optimize imaging
• operate ultrasound machines to perform diagnostic imaging studies as requested by physicians or other healthcare providers, select appropriate imaging techniques and settings to capture clear and accurate images of the targeted anatomy or pathology
• use the transducer (probe) to transmit high-frequency sound waves into the body and capture the returning echoes to create real-time images, manipulate the transducer and adjust imaging parameters to obtain multiple views and optimize image quality
• interpret ultrasound images in real-time to assess the structure, size, shape, and function of organs and tissues within the body, identify any abnormalities or pathology that may be present and collaborate with radiologists or physicians to provide accurate diagnostic information
• in addition to conventional diagnostic ultrasound imaging, you may perform Doppler ultrasound studies to evaluate blood flow patterns and detect abnormalities such as vascular occlusions, stenosis, or thrombosis
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• ARDMS certification in at least one body or region required within 90 days of hire and maintain.
• Graduate an accredited ultrasound program or current certification as identified in #1 and graduation within 90 days of hire.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate required.
• Current experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills