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Ultrasound Technologist - Womens Healthcare of Dothan

Community Health Systems Inc
  • Dothan, AL
    8 days ago

    Job Description

    Why Join Us?

    • Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team - Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
    • Benefits You Can Count On - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
    • Work Hard. Recharge Often. - Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
    • Invest in Your Future - 401(k) with company match
    • Grow With Us - Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
    • We Invest in Your Success - Licensure and certification reimbursement for eligible roles
    • Student Loan Support - Assistance available for eligible roles
    • Your Wins Deserve Recognition - Employee rewards and recognition programs
    • A Team You'll Love Working With - A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day
    • Additional Voluntary Benefits - Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance.

    Women's Healthcare of Dothan Address:

    4300 West Main Street Suite #31 | Dothan, AL | 36305

    Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-5:00PM| Friday 8:00AM-12:00PM

    No Weekends, No Nights, No On-Call Hours!

    Job Summary

    The Ultrasound Technologist Clinics performs high quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations to assist healthcare providers in evaluating and treating patients. This role requires proficiency in sonographic imaging, independent judgment, and a commitment to patient safety and comfort. The Ultrasound Technologist Clinics ensures all procedures are appropriately ordered, patient identification is verified, and imaging protocols are followed to produce accurate and reproducible results.

    Essential Functions

    • Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures independently in accordance with established clinic protocols to ensure accurate imaging results.
    • Verifies patient identity, confirms procedure orders, and explains the imaging process to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
    • Documents and reports imaging findings and collaborates with healthcare providers to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
    • Operates and maintains ultrasound equipment, adhering to safety guidelines and manufacturer recommendations.
    • Maintains patient care standards by ensuring a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment in compliance with infection control protocols.
    • Coordinates with clinic staff to optimize patient scheduling and workflow, ensuring timely completion of imaging procedures.
    • Assumes responsibility for patient safety and comfort during all imaging activities, providing assistance as needed.
    • Accurately documents imaging procedures and patient information in the clinic's electronic health records system.
    • Monitors and maintains an adequate supply of imaging materials and communicates inventory needs to the clinic manager.
    • Provides support during clinic emergencies and actively participates in quality assurance activities to uphold clinical standards.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
    • Complies with all policies and standards.

    Qualifications

    • 1-3 years of clinical experience as an Ultrasound Technologist required
    • 2-4 years of clinical experience in outpatient or clinical imaging settings preferred

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Proficiency in performing sonographic imaging in an outpatient clinical setting.
    • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to diagnostic sonography.
    • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare teams.
    • Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accuracy in imaging and documentation.
    • Commitment to patient confidentiality and adherence to ethical standards.
    • Ability to work independently and make informed decisions within the scope of practice.

    Licenses and Certifications

    • (S) - ARDMS or ARRT - Sonography required
    • BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 7 days of employment required

    This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDothan, AL
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1985
    Websitehttp://www.chs.net/

    About Company

    Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

    As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

    Skills

    • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)unmatched
    • Anatomyunmatched
    • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)unmatched
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Clinical Medicineunmatched
    • Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
    • Clinical Supportunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Document Imagingunmatched
    • Environmental Complianceunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • Infection Controlunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Medical Office Administrationunmatched
    • Medical Record Systemunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Outpatient Careunmatched
    • Pathologyunmatched
    • Patient Assessmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Confidentialityunmatched
    • Patient Safetyunmatched
    • Physiologyunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Standards of Careunmatched
    • Student Loansunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Ultrasoundunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Women's Healthunmatched

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