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Sonography Technologist, Radiology, PRN, Day Shift

Employer
Ascension
Location
Centerville, TN
Closing date
May 7, 2021

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We Are Hiring:
Sonography Technologist, PRN, Day Shift (Fridays 8:30am to 5pm, PRN as needed) position has become availible at our Saint Thomas/Ascension Hickman Hospital in Centerville, TN. Do not let this great opportunity to start your career with Saint Thomas/Ascension slip by. Apply today and join our care team caring for your local community of Centerville, and its surrounding areas. At Saint Thomas/Ascension, we are dedicated to a spiritually-centered, holistic approach that sustains, and improves, the health of individuals and communities in our region. Saint Thomas/Ascension believes in empowering its Associates to deliver quality-care while meeting the needs of the whole person; treating, body, mind, and spirit. We are seeking Associates that possess a caring and compassionate personality that aligns with our Mission and Core Values in serving our patients. If this sounds like you, and you are looking for a Sonography Technologist, PRN, Day Shift (Fridays 8:30am to 5pm, PRN as needed) position, we encourage you to apply today. We look forward to meeting you!

Why choose to live in Centerville?

You will be two hours from Memphis.

Be four hours west of the Great Smoky National Park. This amazing wonder strattles the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. World renowned for it's diversity of plant and animal life, and th beauty of the mountains. The Great Smoky Mountains offers great outdoor adventure with some of the best hiking trails and camping nature has to offer. This area is home to one of the greatest family entertainment towns in the area. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge combine to provide endless family entertainment; including Dollywood. Dollywood is a vision and creation of Dolly Parton. It is an oasis in the mountains with rides, slides, and water park. It is been recognized as the safest and most fun in America right now.

You will reside an hour from Nashville. Nashville is the place to be to hear live music and is home to some of Americas most exciting music attractions like the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Nashvillians can be found enjoying the Cumberland river or out swimming in one of the many lakes surrounding the city, attending a Titans or Predators game, or eating the Nashville famous hot chicken. Nashville prides itself in its education system and is often called the Athens of the South because of the amazing universities in the city such as Vanderbilt or Belmont to name a few. Nashville has more accolades than you can count, but several recent most notable ones include:

* Nashville was named number one for America's Best Cities for Beer and Brewery Tours and is in the top 10 for Best Foodie Vacations in America by TripAdvisor (2019)
* Nashville was named in the Top 15 Best Places to Live (US News and World Report 2019)
* Cond Nast Traveler included Nashville in their 20 Best Places To Go In The World list (2020)
* Forbes places Nashville in their list of Top 10 American Cities for Family-Friendly Travel (https://www.forbes.com/sites/sandramacgregor/2019/06/06/top-nine-not-to-be-missed-american-cites-for-family-friendly-travel/) . (June 2019)
* The following categories of South's Best 2019 by Southern Living included Nashville: The Souths Best Cities, The Souths Friendliest Cities, The Souths Best Food Cities. (2019)
* SoundWaves at Opryland was named in TIME Magazines list of The World's 100 Greatest Places of 2019 (https://time.com/collection/worlds-greatest-places-2019/) . (August 2019)
* Forbes Travel Guide included Nashville on their list of The Top 20 Destinations for 2020 (https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestravelguide/2019/12/13/forbes-travel-guide-20-top-destinations-for-2020) . (December 2019)
* The Nashville Predators were named The Best Franchise in Sports by ESPN. (2017)
* Nashville is Sports Business Journal's Best Sports City (https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2019/12/16/Year-End-Awards/City.aspx) . (2019)
* The Academy of Country Music announced the Industry Award winners of the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards for Venue of the Year (https://www.visitmusiccity.com/media/press-release/2019/academy-country-music-announces-industry-and-studio-recording-award) as Ryman Auditorium (small capacity), Ascend Amphitheater (medium capacity), and Bridgestone Arena (large capacity). (May 2019)
* Ryman Auditorium is listed on Rolling Stone's 10 Best Live Music Venues in America (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/10-best-live-music-venues-in-america-767070/ryman-auditorium-nashville-767232/) roundup. (December 2018)
* I Believe in Nashville Mural and John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge named in Most Instagram-able Destinations in the U.S (Tripadvisor 2019)

Reside two hours from Chattanooga, TN.; also know as the "Scenic City". Chattanooga provides a combination of city and mountain life in its set ting along the Tennessee River at the base of the Appalacian Mountains. It is the home of the largest freash water aquarium in the world! Come see why Chattanooga is the best town to explore with its many caverns, Rock City, Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls, amazing rock climbing, longest pedestrian bridge, home of the delicious "Moonpie", the steepest passenger railway in the world, and much more. What You Will Do:
Perform diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation.

* Set up and adjust all equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
* Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
* Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures.
* Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
* Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
* Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
* Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
* Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
* Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.

What You Will Need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:

* BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or
job transfer date required.

One or more of the following required:

* Registered Cardiographic Tech specializing in Vascular Interpretation credentialed from the
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
* Registered Radiologic Technologist specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer
date.
* Registered Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
* Registered Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical
Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Must have or be board-eligible
for one of the following: RDMS, RT(S), RT(VS), RVS, or RVT obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of
hire date or job transfer date.
* Registered Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical
Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Must have or be board-eligible
for one of the following: RDMS, RT(S), RT(VS), RVS, or RVT obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of
hire date or job transfer date.
* Registered Sonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American
Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer
date. Must have or be board-eligible for one of the following: RDMS, RT(S), RT(VS), RVS, or RVT
obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
* Registered Sonography Tech specializing in Cardiac credentialed from the Cardiovascular
Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

* High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical
certificate/degree required.

Why Join Our Team:
As one of the largest health systems in the state, we offer rewarding careers across eight hospitals, in addition to a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and rehabilitation facilities. We employ more than 8,000 associates and serve a 68-county area. As we continue to grow, we need compassionate caregivers to join us on our journey and to help influence care across our hospitals. We provide our associates with the support needed to re-energize, engage and experience the joy of caring for our patients. If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, we invite you to apply today.

Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all. In FY2020, Ascension provided $2.4 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes more than 160,000 associates and 40,000 aligned providers across a national network of ministries. We offer rewarding careers across more than 2,600 sites of care including 146 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities in 19 states and the District of Columbia. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Ascension Saint Thomas is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the EEO is the Law poster:

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf)

EEO is the Law Poster Supplement (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf)

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement:
This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)
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