Ultrasound Technologist-Full Time Weekends

Cape Fear Valley Health

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist is fully competent to perform all diagnostic procedures for the Diagnosis of specific diseases or conditions. This role involves the technical operations of all equipment in the Ultrasound section, assessing patients, reviewing orders and charts, preparing patients for procedures, and communicating effectively with supervising radiologists. The technologist is responsible for accurate recording of exam times, providing a safe environment, monitoring exam timeliness and quality, and performing QA of exams. Additionally, the role includes participating in the clinical education of student sonographers and department Performance Improvement Projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Graduate of AMA approved Sonography program required
New graduates who are registry eligible must be registered by either ARDMS or ARRT (Sonography) within 12 months of hire date required
Current AHA CPR certification required
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
Technical skills and expertise in performing diagnostic and vascular sonography
Positive interpersonal skills
Verbal and written skills
Compassionate patient care
Knowledge of growth and development and understands range of treatment needed for all age groups
Ability to provide care based on the patient’s developmental needs
Effective patient care and interacts effectively with patients of all ages
Ability to communicate orally
Dexterity and visual acuity
Mobility to assume awkward positions and respond to emergency situations
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to bend lift up to 100 pounds, carry objects up to 50 pounds
Position may involve skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
ARDMS - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography
ARRT - American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists

Nice To Haves

ARRT (Sonography) or ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer(RDMS) preferred
1 year experience preferred

Responsibilities

Competent in the technical operations of all equipment in this section
Assess patients, review orders/chart as appropriate confirming reason for exam
Ensure pertinent patient symptoms and clinical history are documented and a signed consent form is present if needed
Prepare patients for procedure, answer any questions and effectively communicate with the supervising radiologist for special instructions and/or questions regarding exam protocol
Responsible for prompt completion and accurate recording of exam begin and end time in the Radiology Information System (RIS) to ensure timely access to study by the radiologist
Provide safe environment to include infection control guidelines, universal precautions and patient safety goals
Monitor the timeliness of exams and quality of care based on established department goals, striving for continuous quality improvement
Perform QA of exams (correct order, accurate/complete image annotation, correct laterality) prior to sending to radiologist for interpretation
Participate in the clinical education of student sonographers
Participate in department’s Performance Improvement Projects
Other duties as assigned