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:
- Prepares patients for breast ultrasound services by explaining exam procedures and answering questions.
- Performs high-quality ultrasound exams following established procedures for patient care and safety.
- Logs breast ultrasound procedures completed and processes related paperwork or other requirements.
- Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, and pathology and equipment limitations.
- Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
- Follows protocols and or physician-specific orders. Reviews prior images/reports/patient history as needed.
- Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
- Performs routine and complex studies and assists the physician in a variety of imaging procedures.
- Participate in various teaching and mentoring of ultrasound technologists.
- Able to perform on all age groups from infant to adult/geriatric.
- Organizes processed images, measurements, calculations, and other data in a logical sequence for presentation to the physician for interpretation.
- Consults with the physician as applicable regarding the quality of images and data obtained.
- Performs ultrasound and other procedures on patients as directed by providers.
- Participates in invasive procedures related to breast pathology.
- Obtains and records all pertinent clinical information relating to the procedure.
- Ensures all required written and computer documentation, forms, and patient medical records are completed in a timely manner.
- Maintains ultrasound supplies and cleans equipment.
- Maintains ultrasound equipment. Orders and stocks all ultrasound supplies.
- Maintains department records, reports and files.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 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
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Registry or registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
- Certification in Breast Ultrasound preferred
- 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:
- Company Provided Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Company Provided Long Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401(k) Company Contributions
- Voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional Life Insurance.
- Company match in Health Savings Account Plans (restrictions apply)
- Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday Time Off
- An array of team member perks and discounts
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- And more!
Skills Required
- Associate of Science and/or Bachelor of Science degree in Radiology Technology
- Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology Program
- Minimum of one year experience in sonography applications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Registry or registry eligible with ARDMS
- Certification in Breast Ultrasound
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology
What We Do
State of Franklin Healthcare Associates (SOFHA) is a physician-led, employee-owned multi-specialty primary care group located in Johnson City, Tennessee, providing state-of-the-art primary healthcare services.
