Ultrasound Technologist-Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist is fully competent to perform diagnostic procedures used to diagnose specific diseases or conditions. The role includes operating section equipment, assessing patients and reviewing orders and charts, preparing patients for procedures, documenting exam details, maintaining patient safety and infection control, and ensuring exam quality and timely availability for radiologist interpretation. The technologist also participates in student sonographer education and departmental performance improvement projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an AMA-approved Sonography program.
New graduates who are registry eligible must obtain registration through ARDMS or ARRT (Sonography) within 12 months of hire.
Current AHA CPR certification.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Technical skills and expertise in diagnostic and vascular sonography.
Positive interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.
Compassionate patient care.
Knowledge of growth and development and of the range of treatment needed for all age groups.
Ability to provide care based on patients’ developmental needs and interact effectively with patients of all ages.
Ability to communicate orally; dexterity and visual acuity; mobility to assume awkward positions and respond to emergencies; ability to stand for long periods; ability to bend and lift up to 100 pounds and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
May have skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.

Nice To Haves

ARRT (Sonography) or ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration.
One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Operate all equipment in the section competently.
Assess patients and review orders and charts to confirm the reason for the examination.
Ensure relevant patient symptoms and clinical history are documented, and confirm a signed consent form is present when needed.
Prepare patients for procedures, answer questions, and communicate with the supervising radiologist about special instructions or exam protocols.
Promptly and accurately record examination start and end times in the Radiology Information System (RIS).
Maintain a safe environment by following infection control guidelines, universal precautions, and patient safety goals.
Monitor exam timeliness and quality of care against department goals and strive for continuous quality improvement.
Perform quality assurance checks of exams, including correct orders, complete and accurate image annotation, and correct laterality, before sending exams to the radiologist for interpretation.
Participate in the clinical education of student sonographers.
Participate in department Performance Improvement Projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.