At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee’s leading healthcare system, we are committed not only to the health of our communities, but also to the growth, support, and success of our team members.
Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With over 80 points of access across the region, including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission-driven team changing lives every day.
Our core values, Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE), guide everything we do. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating differences, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.
Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.
Excellence. Every person. Every time.
Hamilton Health Care System, Inc.
Job Description and Performance Standards
Title: Imaging Ultrasound Technologist 554196225
Department: Imaging
Reports To: Senior Imaging Ultrasound Technologist
JOB SUMMARYPerforms ultrasound examinations on patients of all age populations contributing to the efficient operation of the department and promoting Hamilton Medical Center's philosophy, to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care. Assists in the clinical training of radiologic technology students. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and assess data reflective of the patients’ current status in relation to their age specific needs.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Minimum 1 year certificate from an accredited sonography program. Equitable qualifications to be considered but not limited to: 2 year degree or certificate from an accredited school of radiologic technology, with experience as a sonographer.
Licensure: ARDMS, ARRT (S) or ARRT with extensive on the job experience. Required to maintain continuing education credits as established by the appropriate licensing agency, CPR Required.
Experience: Prior experience preferred, extensive on the job training.
Skills Ability to operate ultrasound equipment. Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization. Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patients’ needs that are age appropriate. Ability to select proper instrumentation/supplies appropriate for age group of patient served.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONSWorker is required to be on feet most of the day and work is moderately heavy. Extensive amounts of assisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting patients is required. Worker must be able to adjust routine to accommodate patient or department without affecting departmental flow. Worker must adjust to performing routine, repetitive tasks under specific supervision. Worker is required to take standby-call for after hour procedures. Worker will work in a Radiation area. Associate will be exposed to blood, body fluids, and potentially hazardous chemicals.
Skills Required
- Minimum 1-year certificate from an accredited sonography program or 2-year degree/certificate in radiologic technology with sonography experience
- ARDMS, ARRT (S) or ARRT certification and maintenance of continuing education credits
- CPR certification
- Prior sonography experience
- Ability to operate ultrasound equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff
- Ability to obtain and interpret age-appropriate patient information and select proper instrumentation/supplies
- Physical ability to be on feet most of the day, assist, push, pull, and lift patients; perform moderately heavy work
- Availability for standby-call/after-hour procedures
- Ability to work in radiation areas and accept exposure to blood, body fluids, and potentially hazardous chemicals
What We Do
Vitruvian Health is a comprehensive, nonprofit healthcare system serving northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee. Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, it operates Hamilton Medical Center, Bradley Medical Center, and more than 80 regional access points. The system provides integrated care ranging from primary and specialty services to urgent needs, advanced medical interventions, and personalized treatments, while working to improve community health.
