Ultrasound Tech - PRN

aah; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 93,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off

Educational assistance program

Job summary

Advocate Health's Ultrasound department at Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a PRN Ultrasound Technologist for 1st shift. This part-time role supports radiologists, verifies orders, and performs quality exams to ensure high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate is ARDMS or ARRT certified (S), graduate of a diagnostic ultrasound program, with BLS and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• ARDMS or ARRT certification required.
• Graduate of a diagnostic ultrasound program preferred.
• BLS certification required per policy.
• Interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.
• Assists Radiologist in performance of invasive procedures.
• Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops superior varied technique for efficiency.
• Supports patient-centered care philosophy by collaborating with staff to meet patient needs.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to leadership or engineering.
• Operates Radiology computer system to enter and charge exams and supplies.
• Maintains neat, stocked work area.
• Adheres to departmental rules and performs duties professionally.

Education

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (S)

Graduate of diagnostic ultrasound program

BLS certification

Job description

Department

36322 Carolinas Medical Center - Ultrasound: MMP1

Status

Part time

Benefit Eligibility

No

Hours per Week

0

Schedule Details / Additional Information

PRN Monday - Saturday 1st shift

Pay Range

$42.00 - $42.00

Essential Functions

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient
• Assists Radiologist in performance of invasive procedures
• Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the department
• Supports and contributes to the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that every staff member is a Caregiver, whose role is to meet the needs of each patient.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer and/or Engineer.
• Operates the Radiology computer system to include entering and charging exams and supplies.
• Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Assists in keeping the area completely stocked.
• Adheres to departmental rules and regulations while performing in a professional manner always

Physical Requirements

Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies up to 600 pounds with assistance. Work requires walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting during normal operation. Requires mental skills to read and comprehend patient orders and technical materials. Motor coordination needed to operate heavy and delicate equipment. Intact sense of sight and hearing.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S) required. Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program preferred. BLS required per policy guidelines. Interpersonal skills required

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.; please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview).

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.