Ultrasound Tech

UNC Health•Smithfield, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Tech provides a variety of invasive and non-invasive diagnostic ultrasound procedures. Examinations include routine OB/GYN, vascular, abdominal and small body parts, intracavity and color Doppler studies, and biopsies. The role also provides ultrasound guidance for procedures, including sonohysterograms, CVS, amniocentesis, and fetal procedures such as bladder and pleural taps. The technologist evaluates patient and requisition information, reviews relevant charts and prior studies, determines whether orders and testing are appropriate, and collaborates with sonographers and clerical staff to coordinate patient flow. The position produces accurate images, impressions, and computerized documentation; maintains equipment and a safe, clean procedure environment; and works with physicians on final diagnoses. The role requires active RDMS status and continuing education to maintain credentials. This is a full-time, onsite role in the Ultrasound unit at Johnston Health in Smithfield, North Carolina. The schedule is rotating days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with 36 standard hours per week. The position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive paid over a three-year work commitment.

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 eligibility for registration with registration obtained within one year of hire.
Maintain RDMS registry status and meet annual continuing education requirements.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
No prior professional experience is required.
For teammates with foreign degrees: RDMS registration and fulfillment of all ARDMS requirements for registration.

Responsibilities

Complete relevant worksheets, enter accurate exam impressions and findings, remove unnecessary image data, and generate coherent, accurate, and complete computerized ultrasound data.
Maintain accurate data transfer and use PACS to obtain additional study data; add routine comments and details about abnormal findings in the sonographer comment section.
Evaluate previous ultrasound studies for comparison before performing examinations and use the R4 reporting system to edit or merge studies as needed.
Ensure a safe and appropriate procedure environment by checking ultrasound equipment and transducers, performing equipment quality assurance, and maintaining cleanliness.
Maintain departmental supply inventory and keep equipment, supplies, and the work environment clean and orderly; notify a supervisor promptly about supply needs or equipment repair and maintenance.
Clean or sterilize probes after use and use technical knowledge to help troubleshoot equipment and protocol problems.
Evaluate requisitions and patient information, including patient identification, symptoms, laboratory values, and chart information, to determine whether procedures and orders are appropriate and to establish the appropriate level of testing.
Coordinate the workday and patient flow with fellow sonographers and clerical support staff; review patient charts, films, prior studies, and the daily schedule.
Precept new employees and students.
Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures, assess patient history, document anatomy and pathology, summarize findings, and transfer patient data to storage or network devices.
Attend and actively participate in scheduled departmental ultrasound conferences and in-unit quality assurance updates.
Complete continuing medical education to maintain RDMS certification and pursue self-directed learning to stay current with ultrasound findings and technology.
Generate preliminary clinical diagnoses and work with physicians on final diagnoses.
Maintain thorough knowledge of ultrasound, obtain RDMS credentials, and maintain active registry status.
Perform work in a timely manner and produce accurate images and impressions.
Provide ultrasound guidance for procedures, including sonohysterograms, CVS, amniocentesis, and fetal procedures such as bladder and pleural taps.
Set up supplies and prepare patients for procedures, while maintaining awareness of needle or catheter location and positioning.