Ultrasound Technologist

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

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About The Position

Provides quality ultrasound studies to include abdominal, OB, vascular, neonatal, pelvis, breast, and testicular small parts for use by the radiologist in the diagnosis of patient illness. Maintains appropriate files, supplies and equipment. Reports to: Ultrasound Supervisor FLSA: Non-exempt Education: Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or School of Radiology Required; Graduate from an accredited DMS program Licenses: ARRT OR DMS Certification (or meets Education Requirements from accredited DMS program) Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Minimum Work Experience Demonstrated ability to learn advanced ultrasound procedures. ARRT should have one year of DMS experience (preferred only). Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Essential Functions Performs sonographic examinations and procedures as requested by the referring physician delivery of care and services 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 Non-Essential Functions

Requirements

• Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or School of Radiology Required
• Graduate from an accredited DMS program
• ARRT OR DMS Certification (or meets Education Requirements from accredited DMS program)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Demonstrated ability to learn advanced ultrasound procedures.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• ARRT should have one year of DMS experience (preferred only).

Responsibilities

• Performs sonographic examinations and procedures as requested by the referring physician delivery of care and services
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees