WHO WE ARE:
State of Franklin Healthcare Associates is a physician-led and team member-owned multi-specialty care group headquartered in Johnson City, TN with locations in the upper East Tennessee & Southwest Virginia region. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our patients and our team members.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Prepares patients for breast ultrasound services by explaining exam procedures and answering questions.
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Performs high-quality ultrasound exams following established procedures for patient care and safety.
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Logs breast ultrasound procedures completed and processes related paperwork or other requirements.
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Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, and pathology and equipment limitations.
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Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
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Follows protocols and or physician-specific orders. Reviews prior images/reports/patient history as needed.
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Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
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Performs routine and complex studies and assists the physician in a variety of imaging procedures.
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Participate in various teaching and mentoring of ultrasound technologists.
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Able to perform on all age groups from infant to adult/geriatric.
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Organizes processed images, measurements, calculations, and other data in a logical sequence for presentation to the physician for interpretation.
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Consults with the physician as applicable regarding the quality of images and data obtained.
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Performs ultrasound and other procedures on patients as directed by providers.
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Participates in invasive procedures related to breast pathology.
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Obtains and records all pertinent clinical information relating to the procedure.
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Ensures all required written and computer documentation, forms, and patient medical records are completed in a timely manner.
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Maintains ultrasound supplies and cleans equipment.
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Maintains ultrasound equipment. Orders and stocks all ultrasound supplies.
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Maintains department records, reports and files.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Associate of Science and/or Bachelor of Science degree in Radiology Technology and/or a graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology Program recognized by The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and/or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
EXPERIENCE:
Candidates must have a minimum of one year experience in sonography applications.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Registry or registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
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Certification in Breast Ultrasound preferred
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Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (if applicable)
WHAT WE OFFER:
State of Franklin Healthcare provides a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package designed to meet the needs of our full-time team members to include:
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Company Provided Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
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Company Provided Long Term Disability Insurance
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Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401(k) Company Contributions
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Voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional Life Insurance.
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Company match in Health Savings Account Plans (restrictions apply)
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Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday Time Off
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An array of team member perks and discounts
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Tuition Assistance Programs
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And more!
