Your future role at a glance 

Location: Sparta, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands

Department: Imaging

Schedule: PRN | every 4th weekend and 1 night per week

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 99,000+ 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

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Diagnostic Imaging: Perform ultrasound procedures to examine body structures and tissues, ensuring high-quality images are produced for interpretation.
• Equipment Operation: Set up and adjust imaging equipment, manually maneuvering transducers to conduct both routine and complex studies.
• Quality & Safety Standards: Implement safety protocols and perform quality control procedures while recognizing significant structures, pathology, and equipment limitations.
• Technical Documentation: Ensure the prompt submission of accurate images and documents to PACS, verifying image quality, lead markers, and patient history.
• Maintenance & Compliance: Monitor equipment for malfunctions, report potential problems, and maintain a clean department in compliance with regulatory agency standards.

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:
  • Registered Radiologic Technologist specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Registered or board-eligible for one of following: Diagnostic Med. Sonography, Radiologic Technologist, Sonograph