Ultrasound Technologist - Atrium Health Mountain Island - FT Weekender Nights

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Charlotte seeks an Ultrasound Technician for the Mountain Island Emergency Department. This role involves performing ultrasound exams, coordinating with medical staff, and ensuring patient-centered care. Join Atrium Health to advance your career in a supportive environment with robust benefits.

Benefits

Robust benefits packages

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in Ultrasound Training Program preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates ultrasound exams with medical staff and performs exams per protocols.
• Assists Radiologists with invasive procedures and ensures patient safety.
• Evaluates imaging quality and patient health condition.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Technical Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Ultrasound Training Program

Certification by ARDMS

Job description

Shift hours: Friday - Sunday, 6:45pm - 07:15am

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.

Atrium Health Mountain Island Emergency Department, a facility of Atrium Health University City, provides 24-hour emergency medical services to the Northwest Charlotte area.

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Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists and physicians. Performs ultrasound exams in accordance to departmental protocols and standards. Operates ultrasound and associated equipment with proficiency. Supports and contributes to the patient-centered care philosophy by understanding that every team member is a caregiver, who cares about the needs of each patient.

Essential Functions

• Reviews physicians instructions on requisition and consults with Radiologist prior to performing procedure.
• Correlates prior exams, applicable test results and lab data pertinent to exam being performed.
• Verifies patient by checking ID armband and validates proof of identity.
• Reviews patients medical and clinical history and documents on requisition as pertains to exam.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist or registered nurse.
• Performs basic patient care functions and informs appropriate nursing team of any changes in the patient's condition.
• Evaluates technical quality of exam and recognizes imaging abnormalities and performs additional imaging as instructed.
• Assists Radiologist in performing invasive procedures.

Physical Requirements
This position requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds. Requires frequent walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting. Must be able to read and understand patient orders and technical materials. Motor coordination needed to operate heavy and delicate equipment. Intact sense of sight and hearing.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Successful completion of Ultrasound Training Program preferred. Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or registry eligible. BLS required per policy guidelines.