Sonography Tech

Job Description

Your future role at a glance 

Location:   Anderson, IN

Facility:   St. Vincent Hospital 

Department/Specialty: Ultrasound 

Schedule:   PRN | Day

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

• Set up, calibrate, and skillfully maneuver transducers to perform routine and complex diagnostic studies, accurately identifying significant anatomy, pathology, and artifacts.

• Implement strict clinical safety standards and quality control procedures, routinely auditing equipment functionality and executing lock-out/tag-out protocols for malfunctions.

• Ensure 100% accuracy and prompt submission of high-quality images and patient histories to PACS, strictly verifying lead markers and data integrity.

• Partner closely with physicians and radiologists to assist in a variety of complex imaging and interventional procedures, adapting to dynamic clinical needs.

• Maintain full compliance with healthcare regulatory agencies while managing the cleanliness, sterilization, and organization of procedure rooms and storage areas.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Sonography Tech credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

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

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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