Ultrasound Technologist

ID 2024-28539
Location
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Work Location
US-NC-Burlington
Division : Name
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Department : Name
ARMC-ULTRASOUND
Category
RADIOLOGY
Position Sub-Category
RAD-SONOGRAPHE
Position Type
Benefit Eligible (12-39 hours/week)
Employment Type
Employee
Exempt/NonExempt
Non-Exempt
FTE
0.90
Workforce Status
Onsite
Work Hours
36.00
Provider Schedule (specific schedule)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8a-630p
On call Required
Yes
Sub Category
Radiology-Ultrasound

Overview

The Ultrasound Technologist utilizes ultrasound equipment to provide diagnostic sonographic examinations to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological and anatomical data. This role is responsible for providing services on-call for after-hours and emergency cases, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Working under direct supervision, the Ultrasound Technologist ensures accuracy and quality of ultrasound examinations, enabling physicians to make informed decisions about patient care, and contribute to providing patients with an optimal overall health care experience.
ent Pool; Allied Health

 

Talent Pool: Allied Health

Responsibilities

Performs high-quality routine and special ultrasound examinations following established protocols and procedures to minimize repeat examinations and assist in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of patients, ensuring optimal patient care.

Ensures the safety and comfort of patients during ultrasound procedures by explaining the process, addressing concerns, and positioning patients correctly to promote a positive patient experience.

Operates and maintains ultrasound equipment, troubleshoots technical issues, and optimizes imaging parameters to produce high-quality images and ensure accurate interpretations by radiologists or physicians.

Documents and records accurate patient information, examination details, and preliminary findings in Picture Archiving and

Communication System (PACS), and resolves any errors related to the final product being sent to PACS to maintain proper patient records and ensure comprehensive documentation for effective communication and continuity of care.

Collaborates and communicates effectively with the healthcare team, including radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to ensure coordinated patient care and prompt sharing of critical findings.

Performs other duties as assigned.



Qualifications

 

EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a Radiology, Imaging or related educational program

 

EXPERIENCE:
Required: 2+ years

 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:
Required:
BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
ARDMS Ultrasound Technologist, ARRT RT(S) Ultrasound Technologist or CCI RVS
RVT/RVS Registered Vascular Technologist required for sites without onsite Vascular Lab (APH, ARMC, & MedCenters)
Where required, all current Cone Health Sonographers will have 2-years to successfully complete RVT requirement. Any new candidate sonographer will have 16 months to successfully complete RVT requirement.

Additional Information on required licensure/certification/registry/listings:
OB/GYN and/or ABDOMEN and/or BREAST and/or VASCULAR and/or PEDS

Preferred:
RVT/RVS Registered Vascular Technologist preferred for sites with onsite Vascular Lab (MCH & WLH)

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