Ultrasound Technologist - Atrium Health Pineville PT Weekend Days

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte, NC seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to coordinate ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring physicians, and to operate ultrasound equipment per departmental protocols while delivering quality patient care.

Qualifications include graduation from a diagnostic medical sonography program, ARDMS or ARRT registration, and BLS; no prior experience required. Must demonstrate knowledge of patient development and maintain professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program.
• AR/RDMS or ARRT registry required.
• BLS certification required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development for patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and coordinates ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring physicians.
• Operates ultrasound and associated equipment per departmental protocols.
• Provides adequate patient care related to the exam requested.
• Maintains professional conduct and patient-centered care in all interactions.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintains organized work area and accurate exam charging in the radiology system.

Education

Graduate from a diagnostic medical sonography program

Job description

Atrium Health Pineville is a full-service, 417-bed acute care hospital located at 10628 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210. Serving the South Charlotte, Ballantyne, and northern South Carolina regions, the main hospital facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Atrium Health Pineville opened its doors in 1987, a personal brand of care to South Charlotte, Ballantyne, Fort Mill, Rock Hill and beyond. Over the past few decades, we have expanded this campus from its small roots built on former farmland, Atrium Health Pineville has evolved into a major health care hub that provides access to a higher level of care than any other hospital in the area. With unrivaled expertise from Atrium Health specialty care programs, we provide leading-edge healthcare in a local setting. Patients also have access to other highly specialized services, from robotic surgery and neurosurgery to pediatric urology and beyond.

Check out this video if interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities: Atrium Health Radiology – Live Meaningfully - YouTube

Job Profile 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.

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.

Experience Required:

• None

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.