Ultrasound Technologist-Per Diem Variable

Facility

Central Harnett Hospital

Location

Lillington, North Carolina

Department

Ultrasound

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

The Ultrasound Technologist is fully competent to perform all diagnostic procedures for the Diagnosis of specific diseases or conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

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

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training :

High school diploma or equivalent required

Graduate of AMA approved Sonography program required

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

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

Work Experience :

1 year experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

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

Physical Requirements :

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

Required Licenses and Certifications

ARRT - American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity