Ultrasound Technician

Lifepoint Health • Henderson, NC

7h • $8,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technician performs high-quality abdominal, OB, vascular, neonatal, pelvic, breast, and small-parts ultrasound examinations for accurate interpretation by the radiologist in the diagnosis of patient illness. This role ensures proper equipment calibration, maintains an organized work area and adequate supplies, and provides appropriate care to patients across the lifespan. The technologist serves as a clinical resource to physicians and staff regarding scan accuracy and appropriateness, participates in performance improvement and continuing education, and upholds regular, reliable attendance while adhering to safety and infection-control standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or School of Radiology required.
• Graduate of an accredited DMS program or ARRT/DMS certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of diagnostic medical sonography experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality abdominal, OB, vascular, neonatal, pelvic, breast, and small-parts ultrasound examinations for accurate interpretation by the radiologist in the diagnosis of patient illness.
• Ensures proper equipment calibration.
• Maintains an organized work area and adequate supplies.
• Provides appropriate care to patients across the lifespan.
• Serves as a clinical resource to physicians and staff regarding scan accuracy and appropriateness.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Upholds regular, reliable attendance while adhering to safety and infection-control standards.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree