Ultrasound Tech PRN OBGYN

AdventHealth•Asheville, PR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Tech performs high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations according to provider orders and established protocols. The technologist verifies patient identity and exam appropriateness, obtains clinical history, explains procedures, and helps ensure patient comfort, cooperation, and privacy. The role requires independently positioning patients and equipment, operating imaging equipment safely, and acquiring optimal images and diagnostic data for radiologist interpretation. The technologist maintains accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and PACS, completes worksheets to support radiologist review, and works with radiologists and other healthcare providers to support appropriate imaging and continuity of care. Duties also include maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms; completing routine equipment cleaning and safety checks; sterilizing transducers as needed; following infection-control and patient-safety procedures; and notifying appropriate personnel when inventory is low. The position is PRN and scheduled for day shifts at the Arden, North Carolina location.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited program.
At least one year of work experience is preferred.
Detailed knowledge of ultrasound physics, cross-sectional and vascular anatomy, and Doppler techniques sufficient to perform procedures independently to radiologist standards.
Basic computer skills, including data entry and retrieval and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Patient-care and communication skills to work with patients from infant through geriatric, including handling sensitive issues calmly and professionally.
Ability to communicate effectively about procedures and respond to patient questions, including questions about visible examinations such as fetal ultrasounds.
Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English.
Ability to learn and use radiology software and PACS applications and adapt to departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to perform ultrasound procedures independently and demonstrate appropriate technical skills.
Ability to recognize subtle differences between healthy and pathological areas and knowledge of anatomy, physiology, patient care, and medical ethics.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment with flexibility, reliability, sound judgment, and initiative.
Familiarity with age-specific criteria and competency in applicable areas.
Organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and ages.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
One of the following required credentials: Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS); Registered Technologist in Vascular Sonography (RT(VS)(ARRT)); Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT); Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Abdomen (RDMS-AB); Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with OB/GYN specialization (RDMS-OBGYN); Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS); Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Pediatric Sonography (RDMS-PS); Registered Technologist in Breast Sonography (RT(BS)(ARRT)); or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Breast Specialty (RDMS-BR).

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Technical or vocational school education.
Experience with specialized sonographic procedures such as breast, prostate, or operating-room ultrasound imaging, as well as expertise in pediatric, neuro, and vascular sonography.
Additional languages.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations in accordance with provider orders and departmental protocols.
Verify patient identity and exam appropriateness and obtain necessary clinical history before scanning.
Explain procedures and educate patients while ensuring comfort, cooperation, and privacy.
Position patients and equipment appropriately and manipulate transducers and technical factors to acquire optimal images and diagnostic data.
Operate imaging equipment safely and properly, adapting protocols for patients of all ages.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and PACS.
Complete ultrasound technologist worksheets with clear, concise documentation to support radiologist review and dictation.
Collaborate with radiologists and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate imaging and continuity of patient care.
Complete examinations in a timely manner while maintaining workflow and minimizing empty table time.
Follow infection-control standards and use approved PPE and disinfectants.
Follow patient-identification, informed-consent, and time-out procedures before examinations.
Keep exam rooms clean, stocked, and ready for use; perform routine equipment cleaning and safety checks.
Notify appropriate personnel when inventory is low.
Sterilize transducers as needed.
Maintain required continuing education and keep registries and licenses current.
Perform other duties as assigned.