Ultrasound Tech

Facility: Wythe County Community Hospital

Job Description: Are you an experienced Ultrasound Technologist looking for a new opportunity? Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated Ultrasound Technologist to join our team. As a technologist at our hospital, you will play a crucial role in providing top-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a director or other supervisor, assume responsibility and accountability for producing diagnostic procedures on anatomical regions following accepted standards of practice and protocols of the individual site radiologist.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and conduct patient education as necessary.
• Follow quality assurance guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Collaborate with all other care disciplines to provide safe, efficient, and coordinated care for patients.
• Utilize established policies and procedures of WCCH (Wythe County Community Hospital) and maintain clinical competencies through continuing education.
• Recognize and assess changes in mental and/or physical conditions that may result in life-threatening conditions.

Qualifications

• Licensure capable in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Sonographer.
• Registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiographic Technologists (ARRT) designated ARRT (S), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) designated RDMS, or equivalent certification.
• ARDMS(S) plus ARDS (RVS) and/or RDCS preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• At least one year of previous experience in Sonography strongly preferred.
• Ability to accept on-call assignments for regularly scheduled shifts when acuity and/or census indicates the need. Will be available to report to the facility within 60 minutes of notification. This status will be determined by the Department Director or Administrator on call.
• Competitive compensation package.
• $15,000 sign-on bonus for experienced ultrasound techs.
• Staff referral bonus available for this position.

Join us at Wythe County Community Hospital, a 100-bed hospital fully accredited by The Joint Commission, and become part of a dedicated team committed to providing excellent patient care. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to make a difference in healthcare, apply now!