Senior Ultrasound Imaging Technologist

UNC Health Care; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking an Ultrasound Imaging Technologist to perform ultrasound procedures, ensuring safe use of equipment and high-quality images. The role requires ARDMS registration and extensive knowledge of anatomy. You will interview patients, select protocols, and work onsite with a team.

The position is full-time, with a 36-hour work week, and day schedule, located at Pard RAD. This role emphasizes independent judgment and collaboration with radiologists and staff.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Five years in clinical imaging with at least three in ultrasound/sonography.
• ARDMS registration as Ultrasound/Sonography technologist.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders.
• Experience working with PACS.

Responsibilities

• Conducts sonography/ultrasound screening with safe, high-quality imaging.
• Reads imaging orders and consults radiologist for unclear or complex cases.
• Interviews patients to assess risk factors and medical history relevant to the exam.
• Selects scanning protocols and imaging parameters with anatomy and tech knowledge.
• Guides patients through the exam, explaining the procedure and calming the patient.
• Precepts entry-level staff and orients new colleagues; plans workday and patient flow.

Skills

ARDMS certification

Read radiology orders

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

PACS

Job description

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking an Ultrasound Imaging Technologist to perform ultrasound procedures, ensuring safe use of equipment and high-quality images. The role requires ARDMS registration and extensive knowledge of anatomy. You will interview patients, select protocols, and work onsite with a team.

The position is full-time, with a 36-hour work week, and day schedule, located at Pard RAD. This role emphasizes independent judgment and collaboration with radiologists and staff.