Ultrasound Tech-Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist is fully competent to perform diagnostic procedures used to diagnose specific diseases or conditions. The role is based at Harnett OB GYN in Dunn, North Carolina, in the Cape Fear Valley Ob/Gyn - Dunn department, and works day shifts. The technologist operates section equipment, assesses and prepares patients, documents exam information, supports safe and timely care, reviews exam quality, and participates in student education and department improvement projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an AMA-approved sonography program.
New graduates who are registry eligible must obtain registration through ARDMS or ARRT (Sonography) within 12 months of hire.
Current AHA CPR certification.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Technical skills and expertise in diagnostic and vascular sonography.
Positive interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.
Compassionate patient care.
Knowledge of growth and development and the range of treatment needed for all age groups.
Ability to provide care based on patients’ developmental needs and interact effectively with patients of all ages.
Ability to communicate orally; dexterity and visual acuity; mobility to assume awkward positions and respond to emergencies; ability to stand for long periods; ability to bend, lift up to 100 pounds, and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
The position may involve skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.

Nice To Haves

ARRT (Sonography) or ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration preferred.
One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate all equipment in the section competently.
Assess patients and review orders and charts as appropriate to confirm the reason for the exam.
Ensure pertinent patient symptoms and clinical history are documented and that signed consent is present when needed.
Prepare patients for procedures, answer questions, and communicate with the supervising radiologist about special instructions or exam protocol questions.
Promptly complete and accurately record exam start and end times in the Radiology Information System (RIS) to support timely radiologist access to studies.
Provide a safe environment by following infection-control guidelines, universal precautions, and patient-safety goals.
Monitor exam timeliness and quality of care against department goals and strive for continuous quality improvement.
Perform exam quality assurance, including checking the order, image annotation, and laterality, before sending studies to the radiologist for interpretation.
Participate in the clinical education of student sonographers.
Participate in department Performance Improvement Projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.