Ultrasound Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging Expert

Cape Fear Valley Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist for the CFV Outpatient Imaging department at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. The role requires competency in diagnostic/vascular sonography and effective communication with radiologists to ensure accurate exams.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to infection control and department quality standards, and participation in student education and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of AMA approved Sonography program required.
• ARDMS RDMS preferred.
• New graduates who are registry eligible must be registered by either ARDMS or ARRT (Sonography) within 12 months of hire date required.
• Current AHA CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Competent in the technical operations of all equipment in this section
• Assess patients, review orders/chart as appropriate confirming reason for exam
• Ensure pertinent patient symptoms and clinical history are documented and a signed consent form is present if needed
• Prepare patients for procedure, answer any questions and effectively communicate with the supervising radiologist for special instructions and/or questions regarding exam protocol
• Responsible for prompt completion and accurate recording of exam begin and end time in the Radiology Information System (RIS) to ensure timely access to study by the radiologist
• Provide safe environment to include infection control guidelines, universal precautions and patient safety goals
• Monitor the timeliness of exams and quality of care based on established department goals, striving for continuous quality improvement
• Perform QA of exams (correct order, accurate/complete image annotation, correct laterality) prior to sending to radiologist for interpretation
• Participate in the clinical education of student sonographers
• Participate in department’s Performance Improvement Projects
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Diagnostic sonography

English language proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AMA approved Sonography program

ARDMS RDMS (preferred)

ARRT (Sonography) registry within 12 months

Current AHA CPR certification

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Health System is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist for the CFV Outpatient Imaging department at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. The role requires competency in diagnostic/vascular sonography and effective communication with radiologists to ensure accurate exams.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to infection control and department quality standards, and participation in student education and performance improvement initiatives.