PRN Ultrasound Technologist – Patient Care Focus

Advocate Health Care; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Kannapolis is seeking a part-time ultrasound technician to support the Ultrasound department on a PRN as-needed basis, with holiday rotation included. The role requires ARDMS/ARRT certification and a diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, with BLS also required.

Duties include verifying orders, assisting Radiologists, and maintaining equipment and patient care standards. Pay ranges between $35.50 and $53.25 per hour, with responsibilities spanning from exam entry in

Qualifications

• Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program required in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound.
• No prior experience required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development and patient population needs.

Responsibilities

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.
• Assists Radiologist in performing invasive procedures.
• Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the department.
• Supports and contributes to the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that every staff member is a Caregiver, whose role is to meet the needs of each patient.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer and/or Engineer.
• Operates the Radiology computer system to include entering and charging exams and supplies.
• Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Assists in keeping the area completely stocked.
• Adheres to departmental rules and regulations while performing in a professional manner always.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Equipment operation

Education

Graduate of ultrasound program

Tools

Radiology computer system

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Kannapolis is seeking a part-time ultrasound technician to support the Ultrasound department on a PRN as-needed basis, with holiday rotation included. The role requires ARDMS/ARRT certification and a diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, with BLS also required.

Duties include verifying orders, assisting Radiologists, and maintaining equipment and patient care standards. Pay ranges between $35.50 and $53.25 per hour, with responsibilities spanning from exam entry in