Ultrasound Tech II - Rex Ultrasound

UNC Health Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 49,414 - 71,042; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Raleigh, North Carolina, responsible for the operation of diagnostic medical equipment. The role involves performing complex diagnostic examinations and communicating results to healthcare providers.

Candidates must complete a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and hold RDMS certification. The position offers variable hours and is categorized as Per Diem, ensuring flexibility to meet the needs of the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• RDMS registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with certification in at least one modality specific to department of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Three (3) years of experience as an Ultrasound Tech.

Responsibilities

• Assist the radiologist in performing invasive diagnostic techniques.
• Evaluate any contra-indications, such as medications or insufficient patient preparation.
• Perform ultrasound procedures under supervision.
• Analyze sonography findings to ensure comprehensive exams.
• Recognize situations requiring direct observation by the radiologist.
• Image structures while obtaining Doppler signals for interpretation.
• Advise radiologist and/or referring physician of results.

Education

Completion of a twelve (12) month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography / General Ultrasound or equivalent certificate program

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.

Summary

Responsible for the independent operation of diagnostic medical equipment to expose complex diagnostic conditions, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations to include but not limited to complex ob/gyn scanning (fetal echo, fetal anomalies, high risk obsetrics) and complex vascular diagnostics.

Responsibilities

1. Assists the radiologist in performing invasive diagnostic techniques such as needle biopsies, aspirations, and guided needle-wire placement exams for surgery. Provides standardization and training to residents regarding these exams.
2. Evaluates any contra-indications, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or the patient's inability, or unwillingness to tolerate the procedure.
3. Performs the ultrasound procedure under general or direct supervision, as defined by the procedure and/or physician.
4. Recognizes sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues, structures, and blood flow.
5. Analyzes sonography findings throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician.
6. Recognizes situations or abnormalities that require the direct observation of the real-time scan by the radiologist.
7. Images structures while simultaneously obtaining Doppler signal and recording images and Doppler shift recordings along with patient information for interpretation by a radiologist.
8. Advises radiologist and/or referring physician of results of the examination and provides preliminary information regarding diagnostic evaluation.

Other Information

Education Requirements

• Completion of a twelve (12) month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography / General Ultrasound or equivalent certificate program is required.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• RDMS registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with certification in at least one modality specific to department of hire (i.e. Abd, OBGYN, RVT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience as an Ultrasound Tech.
• Must complete all departmental specific Sonographer competencies within twelve (12) months from date of hire, as well as complete all annual modality competencies and assigned continual education to maintain Ultrasound Tech II.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Ultrasound

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

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.

Equity

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.

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