Ultrasound Technologist - Atrium Health Pineville FT Evenings

Advocate Aurora Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Charlotte is seeking a qualified ultrasound technician to prioritize and coordinate ultrasound exams, operate associated equipment, and ensure excellent patient care. The ideal candidate is certified in diagnostic medical sonography and has strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients and equipment.
• Must comprehend patient orders and technical materials.
• Motor coordination needed to operate heavy and delicate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and coordinates ultrasound exams with nursing units and radiologists.
• Operates ultrasound and associated equipment with proficiency.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S)

Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program

BLS required

Job description

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) 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:

Compensation

• 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

Benefits and more

• 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

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 serves 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.