Ultrasound Technologist

Tidelands Health; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is looking for an Ultrasound Technologist II in Georgetown, South Carolina. The role involves performing diagnostic medical sonograms while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in Medical Sonography and be registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

The position requires critical thinking and effective communication skills, with responsibilities including reviewing orders, positioning patients, and documenting medical histories.

This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to quality patient care in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of Sonography experience preferred.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification required within 24 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support Certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic medical sonograms with a sound understanding of anatomy.
• Review orders to ensure accuracy before procedures.
• Position patients and ensure their comfort and safety during procedures.
• Document patient medical history accurately for interpretation by radiologists.
• Complete exams in the hospital information system.

Skills

Anatomy understanding

Critical thinking

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Certificate from a Medical Sonography program

Associate's Degree from a Medical Sonography program

Job description

Employee Type

PRN

Work Shift

Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Ultrasound Technologist II

Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview

Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic medical sonograms at a technical level requiring a sound understanding of anatomy measurements and abnormal or suspicious anatomy; a high degree of technical competency and with the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity with minimal supervision. Employees in this position will be responsible for inpatient on-call and shift rotation.

What You Will Do

• Review outpatient orders prior to day of procedure to ensure accuracy and to avoid delay in patient care.
• Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for their procedure while utilizing effective communication.
• Position patients so desired anatomy will be demonstrated and ensure patient comfort and safety for the duration of their procedure.
• Obtain and document accurate patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation.
• Perform a variety of diagnostic sonograms to include but not limited to Abdomen- Aorta, right upper quadrant, renal, renal doppler, OB GYN- first, second, and third trimester fetal examinations, pelvis- trans abdominal and transvaginal. Small parts- thyroid, extremity, scrotum, and breast. Pediatrics- pylorus, spine, hips. Procedures- Biopsies of thyroid, liver, lymph nodes, renal, aspirations, paracentesis, and thoracentesis.
• Perform standard diagnostic sonogram procedures as required by physician’s order.
• Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
• Completion of exam in hospital information system.
• Cleaning and maintaining all imaging equipment.
• May also assist with mentoring and/or training students, new hires.

Education Qualifications

• Certificate under the completion of a Medical Sonography program Required
• Associate's Degree under the completion of a Medical Sonography program Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least one (1) year Sonography experience Preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Understand and utilize anatomy, positioning, physics
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Effective communication

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Non-registered sonographers must successfully complete the ARDMS registry within 24 months of hire date) Required
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days Required

Physical Demand

Medium Physical Demand

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.