Imaging Technologist Advanced / Ultrasound / PRN

Catawba • Hickory, NC

2d

About The Position

An ultrasound technologist is expected to perform high-quality ultrasound
examinations according to established guidelines and protocols, ensuring patient
safety, comfort, and confidentiality while effectively communicating and
addressing patient concerns. They must produce accurate diagnostic images,
identify both normal and abnormal anatomical structures, and assist physicians
in interpreting results. Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to
collaborate with the healthcare team are vital for providing exceptional patient
care and supporting diagnostic needs. Additionally, professionalism, time
management, and compliance with healthcare regulations and safety protocols are
crucial to this role.

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and
comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure
access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a
wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained
to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily
accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced
medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our
current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through
our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to
provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care
between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast
healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between
local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to
travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a
plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on
a wide variety of conditions.

Requirements

• Effective July 29, 2016, newly employed Imaging Technologist are required to possess an Associate degree from an accredited program of Medical Sonography.
• Current ARDMS registration with at least two specialties or registered with OB credential and Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) competency within 90 days of hire. (CVHS competency required)
• BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within one month of employment date.
• No previous experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years’ experience in modality hired.
• 2 or more years’ experience for medical ultrasound.
• Ten or more years’ experience in OB for MFM.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree