Sonographer III - Breast Center

UNC Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Nash Hospitals is seeking a per diem Ultrasonography Technologist to perform ultrasound examinations under radiology direction. You will ensure image quality, patient safety, and accurate documentation while supporting the NGH Breast Center team.

The role requires ARRT/ARDMS credentials, an associate degree, and at least 1 year of clinical sonography experience. Per diem hours are day-shift and on-site at Nash UNC Health Care locations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Ultrasonography or ARRT registered with CE credits.
• ARRT registry current with CE credits.
• ARDMS certification current with CE credits.
• Two ultrasound sub-specialties or one ultrasound sub-specialty.
• 1 year of Healthcare/Medical clinical sonography experience.

Responsibilities

• Produces ultrasound images and examinations including abdominal and pelvic scans.
• Obtains patient history and correlates with sonographic findings.
• Assists physicians during invasive procedures and monitors patient safety.
• Operates and maintains sonographic equipment and related film/film processors.
• Documents results in patient records and communicates findings to clinicians.
• Provides instruction to staff, students, and new employees on sonographic procedures.
• Participates in on-call ultrasound rotation and supports departmental operations.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Equipment operation

Education for staff

Education

Associates degree in Ultrasonography

ARRT registry up to date

ARDMS certification up to date

Tools

Sonographic equipment

Job description

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
Produces ultrasonic images and participates in special studies under the clinical direction of a Radiologist. Takes responsibility for image quality, patient care, safety, sterile technique and providing education for staff and students. Participates in other necessary activities in support of departmental operations. Participates in the ultrasound on-call rotation.

Responsibilities:

• Produces Ultrasound images and examinations, abdominal scans and scans of other anatomical areas to include, but not limited to:
• -Obtains history and/or examination data and evaluates for contraindicating conditions;
• -Reviews pathology reports for correlation with sonograms;
• -Performs water enemas and retrograde filling of bladder for pelvic scans, as needed;
• -Takes and monitors vital signs;
• -Adjusts and controls equipment;
• -Reviews film for clinically acceptable results and releases patients;
• -Prepares room by gathering and setting up equipment, supplies and contrasts;
• -Assists physician during invasive procedures
  • Applies AIUM guidelines and patient protection guidelines.
  • Provides emotional support, comfort, general assistance and information to patients.
  • Coordinates or collaborates with physicians and nursing staff.
  • Operates and maintains sonographic equipment, film processors, computers and other departmental equipment.
  • Documents to the patient record
  • As assigned, provides instruction in the basic theory, technical skills, and application of sonographic procedures to other employees, new employees and students.
  • Performs clerical, darkroom, film processing, patient transportation and other miscellaneous functions in support of operations.

Other information:

• Associates Degree - Graduation from an accredited school or program of Ultrasonography or Registered Radiologic Technologist with on-the-job training to meet qualifications.
• Current registration with ARRT with up to date continuing education credits
  
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers with up to date continuing education credits
  
• Registered in two ultrasound sub-specialties or registered in one ultrasound sub-specialty
  
• 1 year of experience in Healthcare/Medical - Healthcare-Other with Clinical Sonography experience

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Breast Center

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No