Sonography Technologist

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Pensacola, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

Department: Ultrasound

Schedule: Rotating | Full-time 

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Capture high-quality diagnostic images by performing routine and complex ultrasound exams, accurately adjusting equipment, and maneuvering transducers to evaluate tissue and body structures for physician interpretation.

• Guarantee image accuracy and PACS integration by identifying pathology and artifacts, verifying patient data, and promptly submitting complete, high-standard image files.

• Maintain rigorous equipment safety standards by monitoring machine performance, performing quality control, reporting malfunctions, and managing lock/tag-out procedures as needed.

• Drive regulatory compliance and department readiness by strictly following clinical safety protocols and keeping patient rooms, dressing areas, and equipment clean and organized.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  
  • Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained
    within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of
    Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer
    date.
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
    (ARDMS) obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Minimum of SPI registry with plans to obtain RDMS

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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