Ultrasound Technologist (PRN)

Ashe Memorial Hospital•Jefferson, NC

29d

About The Position

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care." Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to be Voted Ashe's Best Place to Work 2022, 2023 & 2024! Come be a part of our dynamic team; you'll join Ashe's 2022 Best Hospital, Best Surgeon, Best Physician, Best Nurse Practitioner, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice! This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community! Hours: PRN daytime & evening call | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Radiologist, performs ultrasound scans at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.

Requirements

Education: Satisfactory completion of a formal Radiologic Technology training program that is AMA approved and meets requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or its equivalent.
Experience: At least one year experience of Ultrasound experience is preferred, but a less experienced applicant would be considered.
License/Certifications:
CPR certification.
Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.
Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Nice To Haves

Registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves all patients referred to the Ultrasound department for examination in a timely manner.
Maintains ultrasound room in an orderly manner.
Must be able to maintain the scanning equipment in optimal working order, as specified by manufacturer.
Must be able to capture the most optimal images on film and other media.
Able to correctly position patient and selects correct probe for given procedure.
Assumes responsibility for designated area or procedures as required.
Performs a variety of technical skills that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ultrasound waves for imaging and diagnosis.
Must have a willingness to cross train and spend time in the study of Sonography essentials.
Understands how to use Meditech system and completes all requirements to assure exams are correctly ordered and moved to the Taken Status.
Submits all required sequences per exam protocol and sends completed study to the Radiologist.
Knowledge of PACS system and how to operate make appropriate changes prior to sending to the Radiologist, and make CDs.
Submits all required sequences per exam protocol and sends completed study to the Radiologist.
Actively looks for other duties to perform when patient volumes are down.