Sonographer III - Breast Center

Chatham Hospital Inc; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Nash UNC Health Care is seeking a Sonographer for per diem day shifts in the NGH Breast Center. The role focuses on ultrasound imaging, clinical evaluation, and collaboration with radiology staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

The candidate will perform abdominal and pelvic scans, maintain equipment, and participate in the on-call rotation, with education and patient support as part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited Ultrasonography program.
• Current ARRT registration with up-to-date CE credits.
• ARDMS certification with up-to-date CE credits.
• Registered in two ultrasound sub-specialties or one sub-specialty.
• 1 year of healthcare/medical Sonography experience.

Responsibilities

• Produces ultrasound images and examinations including abdominal and pelvic scans.
• Obtains history and assesses conditions for contraindications.
• Operates and maintains sonographic equipment and film processors.
• Assists physician during invasive procedures and adheres to AIUM guidelines.
• Coordinates with physicians and nursing staff and documents results.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Equipment operation

Education

Associates Degree in Ultrasonography

ARRT registration

ARDMS certification

Tools

Sonographic equipment

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 orRegistered 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