**Overview** CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities **Responsibilities** Hixson PRN The Staff Sonographer performs departmental ultrasound examinations, assists the radiologists during procedures, produces high quality images. Serves the following age – specific patient populations: pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Preferred 1 to 3 years of experience as a staff US technologist **Essential Key Job Responsibilities** 1. Uses two patient identifiers 2. Compares doctor’s order to requisition for accuracy 3. Performs the correct exam 4. Includes all anatomy required to produce an adequate exam. 5. Practices safe use of Cidex or Trophon when cleaning probes 6. Routinely demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload. 7. Coordinates multiple exams into the proper sequence to ensure no conflicts of exams. 8. Assesses the doctor’s order and the patient’s diagnosis to determine optimal images. 9. Assesses patient’s condition, comfort, and safety during procedures. 10. Observes and reports to physician any change in patient’s condition during the procedure. 11. Communicates accurate patient information in a timely manner to peers, physicians, and other departments. 12. Uses all diagnostic, computer, and communication equipment within safe limits. 13. Other duties as assigned by management. _The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned._ **Qualifications** High School graduate or equivalent Graduate of accredited school of Ultrasound Must be registered in ARDMS within 1 year of hiring Basic Life Support (BLS) per thze American Heart Association All diagnostic imaging approved instrumentation, computers and communication equipment. **Pay Range** $27.35 - $38.26 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.