CHS (Community Health Systems)

Sonographer 2, Perinatology

CHS (Community Health Systems)$70K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, HSE, or CHS Approved IEP Certificate required
  • Completion of an Allied Health Education Program with clinical ultrasound experience
  • Enrollment in a CAAHEP-approved ultrasound education program may qualify
  • Bachelor's Degree with clinical ultrasound experience also accepted
  • Current BLS certification by AHA required
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or similar certification required within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities

  • Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment while adhering to safety protocols
  • Review patient medical history and previous exams
  • Explain examination procedures to patients and assist them as needed
  • Assess patient comfort and pain, involving physicians when necessary
  • Select transducer and adjust settings for optimal imaging

Benefits

  • Benefits offerings available
  • Opportunity to grow within a dedicated clinical team
  • Participation in continuing education and professional development programs
  • Exposure to a range of ultrasound technologies
  • Supportive work environment promoting patient-centered care
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

In your role, you will:

  • Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infection prevention, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies and procedures.
  • Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information. Reload prior exams for comparison.
  • Explain the examination process to the patient. Instruct and assist the patient in assuming the physical position for examination and throughout the procedure.
  • Assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
  • Select a transducer and adjust the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of test. Move transducer over a specified area of the body and observe sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
  • One of the following is required
    • Successful completion of an Allied Health Education Program (this includes but not limited to Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Radiologic Technologist, Respiratory Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, and Registered Nurse) and 12 months of full-time clinical ultrasound/cardiac/vascular experience
    • Attending a CAAHEP-approved or CMA-approved ultrasound/cardiac/vascular technology education program
    • Bachelor's Degree and 12 months of full-time clinical ultrasound/cardiac/vascular experience

Licenses and Certifications

  • BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
  • One of the following is required within 1 year of hire or transfer into position
    • RDMS - ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
    • RVT - ARDMS Registered Vascular Tech
    • RDCS - ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
    • ARRT(S) - ARRT Sonography
    • ARRT(VS) - ARRT Vascular Sonography
    • RVS - CCI Registered Vascular Specialist
    • RCS - CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer

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Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

About CHS (Community Health Systems)

Community Health Systems Inc. is a Fortune 500 company based in Franklin, Tennessee. It is the largest non-urban provider of general hospital healthcare services in the United States in terms of number of acute care facilities. As of January 2014, it operates 206 hospitals in 29 states.

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Size
66,000 employees
Market Cap
$544.3 million
Industry
Net Income
$511 million
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
-7.7%
Revenue
$11.7 billion
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