Ultrasound Technician

Lifepoint Health • Henderson, NC

71d

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs sonographic examinations and procedures as requested by the referring physician, ensuring the delivery of care and services. This role involves maintaining appropriate supplies and a clean and orderly work area, as well as notifying the supervisor of needed items. The technologist is responsible for maintaining equipment to ensure accuracy and longevity, and providing age-appropriate care to all patients. Additionally, the technologist acts as a consultant and educational resource for physicians and staff regarding the appropriateness and accuracy of scans. The position requires providing quality ultrasound studies, including abdominal, OB, vascular, neonatal, pelvis, breast, and testicular small parts, for use by the radiologist in diagnosing patient illnesses. The technologist also maintains appropriate files, supplies, and equipment.

Requirements

• Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or School of Radiology required.
• Licenses: Graduate from an accredited DMS program OR ARRT OR DMS Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• ARRT should have one year of DMS experience (preferred only).
• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Performs sonographic examinations and procedures as requested by the referring physician.
• Maintains appropriate supplies and a clean and orderly work area.
• Notifies supervisor of needed items.
• Maintains equipment to ensure accuracy and longevity.
• Provides age-appropriate care to all patients.
• Acts as a physician/staff consultant and educational resource for appropriateness and accuracy of scans.
• Provides quality ultrasound studies for use by the radiologist in the diagnosis of patient illness.
• Maintains appropriate files, supplies, and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees