Ultrasonographer – Full Time – Weekend Days Position Available In Monroe, Alabama

Job Description:

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH

– Williamson Health is a regionalhealthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with morethan 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptionalhealthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close tohome. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, whichrecently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensivewomen’s services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advancedsurgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU,leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, anddistinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for bothadult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health serviceproviders include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, TheTurner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’sHospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Healthphysician practices that are strategically located throughout thecommunity, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiplejoint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical CenterWalk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our manyspecialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org. Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued andyour skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise toworld-class, compassionate care for the residents of WilliamsonCounty and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride inserving our community. We’re committed to empowering our employeesto work in innovative ways and reserve time and space forcuriosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support thediversity and cultural differences among one another and arecommitted to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciatesthe uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart ofeverything we do: respect for every individual, the health andtotal well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity.

These shape who we are as an organization and are essential fordelivering the highest level of culturally competent care andtreatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician andemployee. Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefitsprogram, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can takecharge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. o Medical, Dental, Vision o PTO o Retirement Matching o Tuition reimbursement o Discount programs o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) o Identity Theft Protection o Legal Aid Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-freeworkplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide high quality ultrasound procedures to our patients andphysicians in a respectful and efficient manner while providingthose services in a safe and clean environment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education /

Training:

Graduate of an approved ultrasound school and subsequentAccreditation through ARDMS. May be registered in OB/GYN, ABDOMEN,and

BREAST, VASCULAR. BLS

is required within 90 days of hire.

Workplace Experience:

Preference of at least two years of work experience in hospitalafter graduation and accreditation; however, willing to train.

Equipment and Skills Training:

Will train on specific equipment and processes utilized atWilliamson Medical Center.

Physical Environment:

Multi modality imaging department that provides OB/GYN, Abdominal,Vascular and Pelvic ultrasound studies, to include PediatricImaging.

Physical Effort:

Possesses the ability to perform multifunctional tasks to include:physically manipulate and operate equipment, assist in the movementof patients from wheelchairs to stretchers; bend, twist, stoop;lift 20 pounds; communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing;make appropriate judgment decisions in urgent or emergencysituations; and demonstrate emotional stability and psychologicalhealth in day to day interaction with fellow employees, patients,their families, and physicians. Must be willing to take call forSTAT, Urgent, and Routine studies after hours and on weekends andmust be available within 30 minutes for STAT Procedures.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Checks patient identification and physician order to ensureaccuracy of request before proceeding with study. Communicates potential or existing problems/opportunities toimprove quality of care or services. Strives to maintain the dignity of each patient by ensuring thepatient is properly covered at all times; during exam and patienttransport. Seeks opportunities to assist in other areas during downtimeperiods and always makes good use of time. Checks often on patients waiting in hallways to ensure that thepatient is covered and comfortable (Pain Management). Performs all biopsies with the proper “Time Out” procedure toinclude marking of body part as well as proper process in labelingspecimens. Shows leadership and teamwork in difficult situations and makesappropriate decisions. Transports patients to and from room in accordance withtransport processes, to include using Hand Off Form, whennecessary. Ensures the safety of patients by following all safetyprocedures while moving patients from wheelchair to include properfootwear. Performs high quality studies consistently and followspre-determined standards and procedures for all ultrasound studies.

Will scan according to predetermined protocols provided byRadiologists. Willing to provide portable studies for patients when it is inthe best interest of the patient as deemed necessary by thepatient’s nurse or nursing supervisor. Utilizes knowledge of anatomy and disease processes toaccurately communicate patient pathology to Radiologist.