Lexington Medical Center
Ultrasound Technologist
– Lexington Medical Center
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607‑bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year and performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually.
Work Hours:
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Day shift)
Sign‑On Bonus:
Up to $10,000
Job Summary Responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The sonographer is also responsible for assisting the Radiologist with invasive procedures in the acute care setting.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
None.
Experience:
None.
Certifications/Licensure:
BLS certification (or certification within 3 months of employment); Current compliance with continuing medical education (CME) requirements for specialties as appropriate; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) – if not RDMS at hire, must have an Associate’s Degree in Allied Health or Bachelor’s Degree plus successful completion of one year of a formal Diagnostic Medical Program and be registry eligible; Must obtain RDMS within one year of employment.
Training:
None.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment and comfort measures while performing ultrasound examinations for infants (Birth to 1 year), children (1–12 years), adolescents (13–17 years), adults (18–65 years), and geriatrics (over 65 years).
Demonstrates appropriate communication of information to all ages and responds to all customer/patient requests and needs; provides or obtains appropriate assistance to non‑English speaking patients.
Assumes responsibility for the safety and well‑being of all patients in the sonographic area/department.
Performs sonographic examinations as ordered by the attending physician following department protocols.
Coordinates with other staff to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team, assuring appropriate patient care is provided.
Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to resolve them appropriately.
Demonstrates compliance with behaviors outlined in LMC’s Service Expectations and Code of Conduct.
Duties & Responsibilities
Integrates diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history, and medical records; adapts sonographic examination as necessary to acquire optimum diagnostic information.
Works efficiently and copes with emergency situations.
Abides by all LMC and Department policies and procedures.
Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area; reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
Maintains adequate supplies/resources needed for patient care in the most cost‑effective manner.
Participates in the maintenance of department ACR accreditation.
Performs other work‑related duties as assigned.
Benefits
Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low‑cost premiums up to 3x salary
Adoption assistance
LHI provides employer paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness
Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination‑free environment, and to recruit, select, on‑board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.
Location:
Columbia, South Carolina
Salary:
$50.00–$60.00 per hour
Seniority Level:
Entry level
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Health Care Provider
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– Lexington Medical Center
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607‑bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year and performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually.
Work Hours:
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Day shift)
Sign‑On Bonus:
Up to $10,000
Job Summary Responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The sonographer is also responsible for assisting the Radiologist with invasive procedures in the acute care setting.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
None.
Experience:
None.
Certifications/Licensure:
BLS certification (or certification within 3 months of employment); Current compliance with continuing medical education (CME) requirements for specialties as appropriate; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) – if not RDMS at hire, must have an Associate’s Degree in Allied Health or Bachelor’s Degree plus successful completion of one year of a formal Diagnostic Medical Program and be registry eligible; Must obtain RDMS within one year of employment.
Training:
None.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment and comfort measures while performing ultrasound examinations for infants (Birth to 1 year), children (1–12 years), adolescents (13–17 years), adults (18–65 years), and geriatrics (over 65 years).
Demonstrates appropriate communication of information to all ages and responds to all customer/patient requests and needs; provides or obtains appropriate assistance to non‑English speaking patients.
Assumes responsibility for the safety and well‑being of all patients in the sonographic area/department.
Performs sonographic examinations as ordered by the attending physician following department protocols.
Coordinates with other staff to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team, assuring appropriate patient care is provided.
Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to resolve them appropriately.
Demonstrates compliance with behaviors outlined in LMC’s Service Expectations and Code of Conduct.
Duties & Responsibilities
Integrates diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history, and medical records; adapts sonographic examination as necessary to acquire optimum diagnostic information.
Works efficiently and copes with emergency situations.
Abides by all LMC and Department policies and procedures.
Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area; reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
Maintains adequate supplies/resources needed for patient care in the most cost‑effective manner.
Participates in the maintenance of department ACR accreditation.
Performs other work‑related duties as assigned.
Benefits
Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low‑cost premiums up to 3x salary
Adoption assistance
LHI provides employer paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness
Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination‑free environment, and to recruit, select, on‑board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.
Location:
Columbia, South Carolina
Salary:
$50.00–$60.00 per hour
Seniority Level:
Entry level
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Health Care Provider
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