Diagnostic Sonographer

This recruitment is open until filled.

Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Diagnostic Sonographer to join our Ultrasound team in Diagnostic Imaging!

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Job Summary:

The Diagnostic Sonographer responsibilities include performing diagnostic examinations by producing, assessing, and evaluating ultrasound images and related data.

The Diagnostic Sonographer, under the direction of a qualified physician, Diagnostic Imaging Director, and senior staff, provides clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Diagnostic Sonographer III: Diagnostic Sonographer III performs their duties independently and according to the specialty areas they are registered and competent in. They are distinguished from the lower levels in that this level requires registration in Adult Echo or two non-cardiac specialties and competency in Vascular.

Diagnostic Sonographer IV: Diagnostic Sonographer IV is the expert level and performs their duties independently according to the specialty areas they are registered and competent in. The Diagnostic Sonographer IV applies expert knowledge and requires highly specialized registrations. This position also may be assigned lead duties by the Diagnostic Sonography Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications for the Job:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited training program in Ultrasonography/Echocardiography. (Completes annual educational requirements to maintain valid Registration.)
• Experience: 
  • Diagnostic Sonographer III: At least two (2) years of recent experience (within the last five (5) years) as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.
  • Diagnostic Sonographer IV: At least three (3) years of recent experience (within the last five (5) years) as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.
• Certification(s): Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR Certification at time of appointment and for continued employment; Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) at time of appointment and for continued employment. 
  • Diagnostic Sonographer III: Registered in Adult Echo or registered in two non-cardiac specialties and competent in Vascular.
    • Career Ladder: Opportunity to cross train into other ultrasound modalities.
  • Diagnostic Sonographer IV: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).
    • Substitution: Additional experience beyond three (3) years and proven competency may replace certification upon approval by Diagnostic Imaging Director.

Please note:  In lieu of fringe benefits, casual employees receive a $2 an hour casual differential in addition to their hourly base rate of pay. Casual employees will not be scheduled to work a full time schedule for more than four (4) consecutive months or more than 780 hours annually. Casual employees must work a minimum of one (1) shift within a 90 day period to maintain status and employment.

Internal Hires: Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms. 

Practice Notices:

• To ensure our hospital provides the safest environment for our patients and staff, all newly hired employees must provide evidence of being fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. If you are interested in becoming vaccinated, are partially vaccinated, or would like to request an exemption for religious or medical reasons, please contact the Human Resources Office for more information.
• All new employees are required to produce negative drug screen prior to start of employment.