Ultrasound Technologist

Conway Medical Center • Conway, SC

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About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist- PNS performs specialized ultrasound procedures using high-frequency sound waves to monitor fetal development and screen for potential abnormalities in obstetric patients. The role also performs gynecological imaging to assess female organs and structures, as well as abdominal, small-parts, and some vessel studies. Procedures include ultrasound, abdominal, and Ob-Gyn studies as required. The technologist uses equipment such as transducers, printers, and PACS workstations; prepares patients and explains procedures; reports changes in patient condition to medical staff; provides physicians with oral and written summaries of preliminary findings; evaluates sonogram quality; and determines whether additional imaging is indicated.

Staff must prepare their families and pets for weather emergencies, including hurricanes and flooding threats. Staff may be designated as essential and required to report to and remain at the main facility before, during, and after an emergency. The position may also perform other assigned duties, including floating to an alternate facility, department, or assignment to support community healthcare needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
• Registration by ARDMS or ARRT-S.
• ARDMS registration in physics and one specialty, such as Abdomen, Vascular, or OB/GYN.
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with nursing and imaging colleagues, physicians, and department heads.
• Strong customer service, organizational, PC, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to consistently exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including prolonged standing and walking, repetitive motion while scanning, and specified force exertion.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear instructions, safety codes, and alarms.

Nice To Haves

• Previous sonography experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound procedures to monitor fetal development and screen obstetric patients for potential abnormalities.
• Perform gynecological, abdominal, small-parts, and some vessel ultrasound studies as required.
• Use accessory equipment, including transducers, printers, and PACS workstations.
• Prepare patients for procedures and explain procedures to them.
• Report changes in patient condition to medical staff.
• Provide physicians with oral and written summaries of preliminary findings.
• Evaluate sonogram quality and determine whether additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated.
• Prepare to report to the facility during designated weather-emergency staffing situations and remain there when required.
• Complete other assigned duties, including float coverage at alternate facilities, departments, or assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED