Ultrasound Technologist - PRN - Hilton Head, SC

Roshal Health•Hilton Head, SC

About The Position

Roshal Health is hiring a PRN Ultrasound Technologist in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The role performs diagnostic ultrasound studies, primarily in emergency-room environments at hospitals and freestanding facilities, following accepted protocols and safety standards. The technologist is expected to work independently, maintain professional communication with patients and facility staff, and keep accurate records and work areas in accordance with facility standards. Roshal Health describes its work as supporting patient care while providing technologists with schedule flexibility, a variety of scans, professional development, and a supportive culture. The position requires the ability to perform general abdominal, obstetric, and vascular scans and to manage the physical demands of examinations, including patient positioning and movement of equipment.

Requirements

At least 1 year of ultrasound imaging experience after graduation.
Current ARDMS certification (RDMS), ideally in Ab or OB.
Valid driver’s license.
BLS/CPR certification.
Professionalism and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
Must pass required hospital-employment health requirements, including a drug screen and background check.
Comfort with general abdominal, general OB, and general vascular scans or procedures.
Ability to use mobile phone devices and applications.
Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology sufficient to pinpoint the imaging area.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Ability to act calmly and effectively in busy, stressful, or emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, by phone, and in writing.
Adherence to policies and procedures, including safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance standards.
Ability to operate ultrasound equipment and maintain quality-control standards.
Ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision and to multitask efficiently and effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, client-facility medical staff, management, and peers.
Ability to maintain the mental acuity, situational awareness, and decision-making necessary for patient assessment, image acquisition, prioritization, and communication with the care team.
Ability to safely lift and move 30 pounds independently and assist with patient positioning, transfers, and mobility activities.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage interactions in difficult or stressful situations.
Excellent communication skills.
Physical capability for prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and patient repositioning; occasional squatting, kneeling, and work in confined or awkward spaces; and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling equipment or other items.
Ability to assist with patient transfers, positioning, and movement of extremities, including for patients with limited mobility.
Frequent to constant use of hands and upper extremities for transducer manipulation, fine-motor tasks, and equipment controls; repetitive movements; extended or elevated arm positions; and static or awkward postures.
Continuous visual concentration and hand-eye coordination while operating equipment and monitoring images, physical endurance for multiple examinations, and ability to maneuver safely around patients, beds, equipment, and obstacles.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound diagnostic studies in accordance with accepted protocols.
Maintain a professional demeanor and respond promptly and professionally to work-related calls.
Contact the assigned facility with an estimated arrival time and arrive within the prescribed timeframe.
Follow prescribed safety standards when operating equipment.
Maintain work areas in compliance with client standards.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and files as directed.
Document work processes as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.