Diagnostic Ultrasonographer, PRN with ON-CALL, EWCH, Murphy, NC

Erlanger Health System • Murphy, NC

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Ultrasound Supervisor, EWCH Radiology Team Leader or Manager, and/or radiologist, performs a variety of ultrasound procedures, including invasive procedures. This position requires independent judgment and initiative in utilization of ultrasound equipment to create high quality images. Excellent communication and rapport with physicians is required. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

Requirements

• ARDMS (compliant with all continuing education mandates) OR a graduate of an ARRT approved sonography or radiologic technology program (compliant with all continuing education mandates) AND an accredited diagnostic ultrasound program and considered registry eligible by the ARDMS.
• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic ultrasound program and considered registry eligible by the ARDMS.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) with on-the-job training in diagnostic ultrasound and considered registry eligible by the ARDMS.
• Medical and/or hospital clinical experience.
• Basic computer experience (1-2 years work experience or college level classes).
• One of the following: ARRT and ARDMS registered; ARRT (S) Sonography; ARRT (S) registry eligible (registered within six months of becoming eligible); ARDMS registered; ARDMS registry eligible (registered within six months of becoming eligible).
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward.

Nice To Haves

• One-year prior hospital experience in ultrasound.
• ARDMS registered.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of ultrasound procedures, including invasive procedures.
• Utilizes ultrasound equipment to create high quality images.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.
• Provides the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees