Diagnostic Medical Sonographer IV

ECU Health; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health seeks a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Tarboro, NC. The role involves providing diagnostic patient care services and requires ARDMS or ARRT registration. Candidates must have at least 8 years of experience as a sonographer and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. This position may require on-call duties.

ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital is a 117-bed acute care facility, delivering a wide array of health services to Tarboro residents.

Qualifications

• Current registration in ARDMS or ARRT (US) required.
• 8 years of experience as an ultrasound technologist.
• Experience in physics and specialty exams (ABD, OB/GYN).

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound.
• Perform procedures permitted by law within the scope of practice.
• Cover on-call duties as needed, including weekends.

Skills

Sonography

Patient care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Clinical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ARDMS or ARRT registration

Job description

Position Summary

A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is a credentialed medical professional with academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice includes those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience and completed ARDMS or ARRT (US) registration, which is the standard of practice in Ultrasound.

Minimum Requirements

• High school or equivalent (or higher)
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• ARDMS or ARRT (US) registration required (physics and one specialty exam AB, OB/GYN)
• 8 years of experience as US technologist (sonographer)

Clinical Ladder / Other Information

• Primary Shift: Day
• Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Saturday 9:00am - 9:00pm, Sunday 9:00am - 9:00pm; on call Saturday 9:00pm - 9:00am
• Cover for call when other team members are off.
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes
• IMPORTANT: This position is listed as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer I, but based on the minimum requirements that are met, the candidate of choice will be hired as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer I, II, III or IV.

ECU Health

About ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital

ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital is a full-service, 117-bed acute care facility where residents of Tarboro and the surrounding communities can receive a wide range of health services close to home. As part of the ECU Health system of care, the hospital offers high quality care provided by more than 20 medical specialists, rehabilitation services, a birthing center, a cancer center, outpatient clinics and more.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.