Ultrasound Tech

UNC Health•Lumberton, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides a variety of invasive and non-invasive diagnostic ultrasound procedures, including routine OB/GYN, vascular, abdominal and small-body-part examinations, intracavity and color Doppler studies, and biopsies. The role assesses patient history, documents anatomy and pathology, produces accurate images and impressions, generates preliminary clinical diagnoses, and works with physicians on final diagnoses. It also provides ultrasound guidance for procedures such as sonohysterograms, CVS, amniocentesis, and fetal procedures, including bladder and pleural taps. The Ultrasound Tech reviews requisitions, patient records, clinical symptoms, lab values, and prior studies to assess procedure appropriateness and correlate findings. The role supports patient flow and collaborates with sonographers and clerical staff, maintains ultrasound and computer equipment and supplies, and ensures a clean and safe procedure environment. The position also includes documentation and data management, equipment troubleshooting, participation in departmental conferences and quality assurance updates, and continuing education to maintain RDMS certification.

Requirements

Completion of a 12-month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound.
RDMS registration through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or registry eligibility with registration required within one year of hire.
Maintain registry status and annual continuing education requirements.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
No prior professional experience required.

Responsibilities

Complete relevant worksheets and computerized ultrasound data, provide accurate exam impressions, document abnormal findings, remove unnecessary image data, and ensure accurate data transfer.
Use PACS and the R4 reporting system to obtain and manage study data, including editing and merging studies as needed.
Review prior ultrasounds, patient charts, films, requisitions, symptoms, lab values, and clinical information to determine procedure appropriateness and correlate findings.
Coordinate daily work and patient flow with fellow sonographers and clerical support staff, and consult the daily schedule.
Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures and document anatomy, pathology, and procedure findings; transfer patient data to storage or network devices.
Generate preliminary clinical diagnoses and work with physicians on final diagnoses.
Provide ultrasound guidance for procedures, including sonohysterograms, CVS, amniocentesis, and fetal procedures such as bladder and pleural taps.
Prepare appropriate equipment, supplies, and patients for procedures, and monitor needle or catheter location and positioning.
Check, inspect, clean, and maintain ultrasound, transducer, computer, and image-management equipment; sterilize or clean probes after use.
Maintain department supply inventory and notify a supervisor promptly when supplies or equipment repair or maintenance are needed.
Troubleshoot work-unit equipment and protocol problems using technical knowledge.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
Precept new employees and students.
Attend and actively participate in scheduled departmental ultrasound conferences and in-unit quality assurance updates.
Complete continuing medical education and self-directed learning to maintain RDMS certification and stay current with ultrasound findings and technology.
Maintain RDMS credentials and active status, and perform work in a timely manner while producing accurate images and impressions.