Ultrasound Technologist, 2nd Shift, High Point Medical Ctr

Advocate Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in High Point, NC seeks a qualified Radiology Sonographer to support the Radiology department with imaging requests and procedures.

Required credentials include ARDMS or ARRT(S) certification and BLS, plus graduation from an accredited ultrasound program. The role demands physical stamina for patient handling and a patient-centered care approach.

Qualifications

• ARDMS or ARRT(S) certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical diagnostic ultrasound program.

Responsibilities

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.
• Assists Radiologist in performing invasive procedures.
• Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for efficiency.
• Supports Patient-Centered Care by recognizing every staff member as a caregiver.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate supervisor/engineer.
• Operates the Radiology computer system to enter and charge exams and supplies.
• Maintains a neat, stocked work area and adheres to departmental policies.

Education

ARDMS or ARRT(S) certification

BLS certification

Graduate of accredited medical diagnostic ultrasound program

Job description

Position Highlights:

Sign On Bonus: $15,000 Sign on Bonus for Experienced Techs ($10,000 for New Graduates) provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements

Relocation: $5,000 relocation assistance for qualified candidates

Location: High Point Medical Center, High Point, NC

Hours: Full time, 10:30a-9:00p

Major Responsibilities:

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.
• Assists Radiologist in performing 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.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S).
• One of the following registries are required: Abdomen (AB), or Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN).
• BLS certification is required.

Education Required:

• Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program required in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers.
• 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

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.