Ultrasound Tech

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive: $15,000 over 3-year

Job summary

UNC Health in Smithfield, NC is seeking a diagnostic medical sonographer. The role performs a range of ultrasound exams including OB/GYN, vascular, and abdominal studies, with emphasis on accuracy of images and preliminary findings. You will collaborate with clinicians, manage patient scheduling, and maintain PACS data integrity.

Rotating days, 7:00am–7:00pm, with a $15,000 commitment incentive paid over three years. Requires RDMS eligibility or active status and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 12-month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound.
• RDMS registration or eligibility with ARDMS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams (OB/GYN, vascular, abdomen, small parts) and document findings.
• Ensure safe procedure environment and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Collaborate with team for patient flow and review prior studies for correlation.
• Produce accurate images and preliminary impressions; support final diagnosis with physicians.
• Provide ultrasound guidance for procedures as needed.

Skills

PACS system

RDMS credentials

Ultrasound procedures

Image quality assessment

Education

Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tools

R4 reporting system

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

*This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.

Summary:
Provides a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures (invasive and non-invasive) interprets a variety of ultrasound examinations ranging from routine OB/GYN, vascular, abdomen and small body parts to intra-cavity and color Doppler and a variety of biopsies.

Hours: Rotating days, 7:00am - 7:00pm

Responsibilities:

• 1. Completes all relevant worksheets. Gives accurate impressions of exams performed. Deletes all unnecessary image data. Maintains image management equipment. Utilizes PACS system for obtaining additional study data. Completes routine comments and details findings on abnormal ultrasounds in the sonographer comment section. Generates coherent, accurate and complete computerized ultrasound data. Assures that data transfer is complete and accurate. Evaluates previous ultrasounds for comparison prior to performing ultrasound examination. Familiarity with R4 reporting system, (ie ability to edit, merge studies etc.)
• 2. Ensures safe and appropriate procedure environment (Includes ultrasound equipment checks, transducer check, QA of equipment, cleanliness). Maintain supply inventory for department. Maintains a clean work environment Responsible for inspection and maintenance of ultrasound and computer equipment and supplies in a clean and orderly fashion. Immediate notification of supervisor of need for supplies or equipment repair/maintenance. Probes are appropriately sterilized/cleaned after use. Uses technical knowledge to assist in actively troubleshooting work unit problems with respect to equipment and protocols
• 3. Evaluates requisition and patient information to determine appropriateness of procedure (Patient ID clinical symptoms lab values chart information). Collaborate and plan the workday and patient flow with fellow sonographers and clerical support staff. Reviews patient's chart and films for correlation. Regularly consults daily schedule. Reviews patient's prior studies for correlation. Regularly consults daily schedule. Screens exam indications to insure appropriate orders. Screens exam indications to insure level of testing. Precept new employees and students.
• 4. Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures including assessment of patient history, documentation of anatomy and pathology. Producing and summarizing documentation of procedure findings. Transfer pt. data to storage/network devises. Attendance and active participation required at regularly scheduled departmental ultrasound conferences and in-unit quality assurance unit updates.CME sufficient to maintain RDMS certification. Self reading and education to remain abreast of new developments in ultrasound findings and technology Generates preliminary clinical diagnosis. Works with physicians on final diagnosis. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all aspects of Ultrasound Obtains RDMS credentials and maintains ""Active Status"" Performs work in a timely manner. Produces accurate images and impressions
• 5. Ultrasound guidance for procedures. Demonstrates ability to provide ultrasound guidance for various procedures including sonohysterograms, CVS, amniocentesis and fetal procedures including bladder and pleural tap. Demonstrates appropriate setup, supplies and patient preparation for procedure. Displays awareness of needle/catheter location, positioning

Other Information

Other information:

• Education Requirements: Completion of a twelve (12) month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound.
• Teammates with foreign degrees will qualify if they are RDMS registered and met all ARDMS requirements to become registered

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• RDMS registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible and become registered within one (1) year from date of hire. Must maintain registry status and continuing education requirements annually.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification

Professional Experience Requirements:

• No prior experience required.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Johnston Health

Organization Unit: Ultrasound

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range:$33.37 - $47.97 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.