Ultrasound Technologist - Atrium Health Providence FT Days
About The Position
This position prioritizes and coordinates ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring physicians. The Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound exams in accordance with departmental protocols and standards, providing adequate patient care as it relates to the exam requested. They operate ultrasound and associated equipment with proficiency. The Atrium Health Providence Emergency Department, a facility of Atrium Health Pineville, provides 24-hour emergency medical services to the South Charlotte area. It is equipped to handle various emergencies from broken bones to heart attacks and strokes, offering the highest level of emergency care with board-certified emergency medicine doctors and backed by Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center, a Level I trauma center. The facility offers advanced diagnostic imaging, a full range of laboratory services, specialized treatment rooms, and convenient patient services.
Requirements
- Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S) required.
- Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program required in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound.
- BLS required per policy guidelines.
- Interpersonal skills required.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
- Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies up to 600 pounds with assistance.
- Work requires walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting during normal operation.
- Requires mental skills to read and comprehend patient orders and technical materials.
- Motor coordination needed to operate heavy and delicate equipment.
- Intact sense of sight and hearing.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.
- Assists Radiologist in performing invasive procedures.
- Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the department.
- Supports and contributes to the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that every staff member is a Caregiver, whose role is to meet the needs of each patient.
- Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer and/or Engineer.
- Operates the Radiology computer system to include entering and charging exams and supplies.
- Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Assists in keeping the area completely stocked.
- Adheres to departmental rules and regulations while performing in a professional manner always.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
