Ultrasound Tech-Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ultrasound Technologist at Cape Fear Valley Health System is fully competent to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures and assist radiologists with exam protocols in a Dunn, NC setting.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, proper documentation, safe patient care, and participation in QA and education of students, with ongoing emphasis on quality improvement in a busy radiology department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of AMA approved Sonography program required.
• ARRT (Sonography) or ARDMS RDMS preferred; registry within 12 months of hire.
• Current AHA CPR certification required.
• 1 year experience in ultrasound preferred.

Responsibilities

• Competent in technical operations of all ultrasound equipment in the section.
• Assess patients, review orders and confirm reason for exam.
• Document symptoms and history; obtain signed informed consents when needed.
• Prepare patients and communicate with radiologist for instructions.
• Record exam start/end times in RIS for timely radiologist access.
• Maintain safe environment and infection control practices.
• Monitor exam timeliness and quality of care; support quality goals.
• Perform QA of exams (annotation, laterality) before interpretation.
• Participate in clinical education of student sonographers.
• Contribute to department Performance Improvement projects.

Skills

English proficiency

Diagnostic sonography

Vascular imaging

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AMA approved Sonography program

ARRT (Sonography) or ARDMS registered

Registry within 12 months of hire

CPR certification (AHA)

Job description

Facility Harnett OB GYN Location Dunn, North Carolina Department Cape Fear Valley Ob/Gyn - Dunn Job Family Allied Health Work Shift Days (United States of America)

The Ultrasound Technologist is fully competent to perform all diagnostic procedures for the Diagnosis of specific diseases or conditions.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Competent in the technical operations of all equipment in this section
• Assess patients, review orders/chart as appropriate confirming reason for exam
• Ensure pertinent patient symptoms and clinical history are documented and a signed consent form is present if needed
• Prepare patients for procedure, answer any questions and effectively communicate with the supervising radiologist for special instructions and/or questions regarding exam protocol
• Responsible for prompt completion and accurate recording of exam begin and end time in the Radiology Information System (RIS) to ensure timely access to study by the radiologist
• Provide safe environment to include infection control guidelines, universal precautions and patient safety goals
• Monitor the timeliness of exams and quality of care based on established department goals, striving for continuous quality improvement
• Perform QA of exams (correct order, accurate/complete image annotation, correct laterality) prior to sending to radiologist for interpretation
• Participate in the clinical education of student sonographers
• Participate in department’s Performance Improvement Projects
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

• Education and Formal Training: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of AMA approved Sonography program required
• ARRT (Sonography) or ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer(RDMS) preferred
• New graduates who are registry eligible must be registered by either ARDMS or ARRT (Sonography) within 12 months of hire date required
• Current AHA CPR certification required
• Work Experience: 1 year experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Technical skills and expertise in performing diagnostic and vascular sonography
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written skills
• Compassionate patient care
• Knowledge of growth and development and understands range of treatment needed for all age groups
• Ability to provide care based on the patient’s developmental needs
• Effective patient care and interacts effectively with patients of all ages

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate orally
• Dexterity and visual acuity
• Mobility to assume awkward positions and respond to emergency situations
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to bend lift up to 100 pounds, carry objects up to 50 pounds
• Position may involve skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - American Heart Association
• RN - Board Of Nursing

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

About Cape Fear Valley Health

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.