Experienced Ultrasound Technologist II

experiencedAlliedHealth; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking an Ultrasound Imaging Technologist to join the Ultrasound department on a full-time, onsite basis in North Carolina. The role involves performing ultrasound studies, ensuring safe equipment use, and delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging.

The candidate should have an Associate’s degree or equivalent, 5 years in clinical imaging with 3 in ultrasound, ARDMS certification, anatomy knowledge, and PACS experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years of experience working in a clinical imaging role, three (3) years of which must be specifically in ultrasound / sonography.
• Registration as an Ultrasound / Sonography technologist from the ARDMS.
• Good understanding of human anatomy - can be established through education or experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders.
• Experience working with a PACS.

Responsibilities

• Conducts sonography / ultrasound screening, ensuring both the safe function of equipment and pursuing the best quality imaging from the procedure.
• Reads and comprehends imaging order, engaging with radiologist when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.
• Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety.
• Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities / limitations of both hardware and specific imaging sequences.
• Guides patients, some distressed, through their examination, applying subject matter expertise and cultural competency to explain the exam. Sets expectations and calms patient for effective imaging.
• Precepts entry-level staff and orients new colleagues as assigned. Collaborates to plan the workday and patient flow with colleagues.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Order interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PACS

Job description

UNC Health is seeking an Ultrasound Imaging Technologist to join the Ultrasound department on a full-time, onsite basis in North Carolina. The role involves performing ultrasound studies, ensuring safe equipment use, and delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging.

The candidate should have an Associate’s degree or equivalent, 5 years in clinical imaging with 3 in ultrasound, ARDMS certification, anatomy knowledge, and PACS experience.