Ultrasound Technologist - Atrium Health Stanly - PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Albemarle, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Prioritizes and coordinates ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring physicians. Performs ultrasound exams in accordance to departmental protocols and standards. Provides adequate patient care as it relates to the exam requested. Operates ultrasound and associated equipment with proficiency.

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.