Ultrasound Technologist PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Kannapolis, NC

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About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist examines requests and verifies orders for assigned patients, performs ultrasound examinations, and assists radiologists with invasive procedures. The technologist evaluates examination quality and develops varied techniques to improve departmental efficiency while supporting the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy and meeting each patient’s needs. The role also involves reporting malfunctioning equipment, using the Radiology computer system to enter and charge exams and supplies, maintaining a neat work area, keeping supplies stocked, and following departmental rules and regulations in a professional manner. This is a PRN, as-needed role with required holiday rotation.

Requirements

• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Registration in one of the following: Abdomen (AB) or Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN).
• BLS certification.
• Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles and skills appropriate to the ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
• Ability to read and comprehend patient orders and technical materials.
• Motor coordination to operate heavy and delicate equipment.
• Intact sense of sight and hearing.

Responsibilities

• Examine requests and verify orders for each assigned patient.
• Assist the Radiologist in performing invasive procedures.
• Evaluate technical quality of examinations and develop varied techniques to improve efficiency.
• Support the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy and meet the needs of each patient.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer, and/or Engineer.
• Operate the Radiology computer system, including entering and charging examinations and supplies.
• Maintain an assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion and help keep the area stocked.
• Follow departmental rules and regulations and conduct oneself professionally.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed