OB/GYN Ultrasound Specialist

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ultrasound Technologist at Cape Fear Valley Health System is fully competent to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures and assist radiologists with exam protocols in a Dunn, NC setting.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, proper documentation, safe patient care, and participation in QA and education of students, with ongoing emphasis on quality improvement in a busy radiology department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of AMA approved Sonography program required.
• ARRT (Sonography) or ARDMS RDMS preferred; registry within 12 months of hire.
• Current AHA CPR certification required.
• 1 year experience in ultrasound preferred.

Responsibilities

• Competent in technical operations of all ultrasound equipment in the section.
• Assess patients, review orders and confirm reason for exam.
• Document symptoms and history; obtain signed informed consents when needed.
• Prepare patients and communicate with radiologist for instructions.
• Record exam start/end times in RIS for timely radiologist access.
• Maintain safe environment and infection control practices.
• Monitor exam timeliness and quality of care; support quality goals.
• Perform QA of exams (annotation, laterality) before interpretation.
• Participate in clinical education of student sonographers.
• Contribute to department Performance Improvement projects.

Skills

English proficiency

Diagnostic sonography

Vascular imaging

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AMA approved Sonography program

ARRT (Sonography) or ARDMS registered

Registry within 12 months of hire

CPR certification (AHA)

Job description

The Ultrasound Technologist at Cape Fear Valley Health System is fully competent to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures and assist radiologists with exam protocols in a Dunn, NC setting.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, proper documentation, safe patient care, and participation in QA and education of students, with ongoing emphasis on quality improvement in a busy radiology department.