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Ultrasound Technologist - Summit Diagnostics Center At Fountain City & Wellington

Summit Medical Group

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 14 days ago

    Highlights

    Each Employee will contribute to the continual evaluation site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients. Summit Diagnostics Center at Fountain City & Wellington is seeking a Registered Ultrasound Technologist (ARDMS) to join their team.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKnoxville, TN
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
    Year Founded1995

    Description

    Summit Diagnostics Center at Fountain City & Wellington is seeking a Registered Ultrasound Technologist (ARDMS) to join their team. This is a full time opportunity. General and vascular experience required, breast experience a plus but not required.

    Examples of Duties (List does not include all duties assigned)

    • Performs ultrasound procedures on all scheduled patients safely and accurately. Follows imaging protocols to assure consistent and accurate test results.
    • Treats patients in a professional and pleasant manner while attending to their needs and maximizing their level of comfort.
    • Adheres to established policies and procedures, including OSHA and the corporate compliance plan.
    • Adjusts to varying workflow as needed; requests assistance from co-workers and or supervisor as appropriate.
    • Maintains ultrasound equipment. Orders and stocks all supplies, as requested bysupervisor. Notifies supervisor in a timely manner re: any challenges with

    equipment.

    • Maintains appropriate logs, card files, film folders, test results, etc., in an orderly fashion.
    • Assists in other areas during idle times in assigned areas.
    • Performs all duties while exhibiting a courteous and cooperative manner to all coworkers, management, and the public.
    • Maintains CPR certification and all certifications/ continuing education required and appropriate for position.
    • Demonstrates current competencies related to job position.
    • Maintains strict confidentiality.
    • Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities. Each Employee will contribute to the continual evaluation site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.
    • Performs related tasks as requested by supervisor.

    Education

    High school graduate or equivalent; completion all required courses in ultrasound technology.

    Experience

    One year experience.

    Certification/License

    ARDMS certification required.

    About Company

    Our physicians make it their goal to be the best; they constantly strive to improve their ability to better serve their patients and be more successful in the practice of medicine.

    Summit’s singular commitment to quality has led its office-based physicians to rank top ten in the nation of all three categories of National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recognition: Patient Centered Medical Home, Diabetes Recognition Program, & Heart/Stroke Recognition Program.

    • 5.58 million Central Lab Tests run annually
    • 1.5 million E-Prescriptions annually
    • 1,102,729 Patient Encounters in 2014
    • 274,296 Primary Care Patients
    • 1,387+ Employees
    • 218+ Physicians
    • 140 NCQA Recognized Physicians
    • 62+ Statcare Hospitalists/Pulmonologists
    • 141 Advanced Practitioners
    • 54 Practice locations
    • 12 East Tennessee counties
    • 1 Sleep Services Center
    • 4 Diagnostic & Imaging Centers
    • 8 Physical Therapy Centers
    • 3 Express Clinics
    • 1 Singular commitment to quality

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