Ultrasound Technologist - $22-35 per hour

Atrium Health Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Ultrasound Technologists to join their dynamic Radiology team. This exciting role involves prioritizing and coordinating ultrasound exams, providing exceptional patient care, and operating advanced ultrasound equipment. The position offers a sign-on bonus, robust benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Ideal candidates will be certified by recognized medical boards and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will significantly impact patient care and departmental efficiency.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Robust Benefits Packages

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Certified ultrasound technologist with experience in patient care and technical evaluations.
• BLS certification and strong interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs ultrasound exams per departmental protocols.
• Assists radiologists and evaluates the technical quality of exams.
• Maintains equipment and adheres to departmental regulations.

Skills

Ultrasound Technology

Patient Care

Technical Quality Evaluation

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

BLS HCP certification from AHA

Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program

Tools

Radiology Computer System

Job description

Atrium Health Charlotte is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Overview

Atrium Health is seeking skilled Ultrasound Techs to join our Radiology team at multiple Atrium Health locations!

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

Interested in being considered? Please apply, and a Talent acquisition team member will contact you regarding the next steps via email or phone.

Job Summary

Prioritizes and coordinates ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring physicians. Performs ultrasound exams in accordance to departmental protocols and standards. Provides adequate patient care as it relates to the exam requested. Operates ultrasound and associated equipment with proficiency.

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) with specialty in Vascular required. One additional specialty examination required: AB (Abdomen), BR (Breast), OB/GYN (Obstetrics and Gynecology), PS (Pediatric) or MSKS (Musculoskeletal) required. RVT and/or CCI registry required. One-year experience required. Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program preferred. BLS HCP certification from AHA required. Interpersonal skills required.