Sonographer III - Breast Center

UNC Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to produce ultrasonic images and support breast center operations. You will maintain image quality, ensure patient safety, and assist physicians during procedures, while educating staff and students.

The role requires ARRT certification and an associates degree in ultrasonography, with at least one year of clinical sonography experience. Per diem schedule, day shift, on-site at Nash UNC Health Care.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Ultrasonography or ARRT with CE credits.
• Registered in two ultrasound sub-specialties or one sub-specialty.
• 1 year of healthcare/clinical sonography experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce ultrasound images and examinations as directed.
• Obtain history and assess contraindications for procedures.
• Ensure image quality, patient safety, and sterile technique.
• Assist physicians during invasive procedures.
• Apply AIUM guidelines and patient protection standards.
• Coordinate with physicians and nursing staff.
• Operate and maintain sonographic equipment and related systems.
• Document findings in the patient record.
• Provide instruction to staff and students on sonographic procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Safety protocols

Team collaboration

Education/teaching

Education

Associate Degree in Ultrasonography or ARRT with on-the-job training

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Film processors

PACS/ imaging systems

Job 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.

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