Ultrasound Technologist II

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a skilled Ultrasound Imaging Technologist to perform ultrasound procedures and ensure high-quality diagnostic imaging.

Under minimal supervision, you will interview patients, select imaging protocols, and collaborate with radiologists to optimize care outcomes. Per diem, onsite with day shifts; ARDMS certification required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education/experience required.
• Five years in clinical imaging; three years in ultrasound/sonography.
• ARDMS registration required.
• Strong knowledge of human anatomy and radiology orders.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound screening with safe equipment and high-quality imaging.
• Reads imaging orders and consults radiologists when needed.
• Interviews patients to assess risk factors and medical history.
• Selects scanning protocols and imaging parameters based on anatomy and modality capabilities.
• Guides patients during the exam with empathy and clear explanations.
• Precepts entry-level staff and assists in daily patient flow planning.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

PACS experience

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

ARDMS certification

Tools

PACS

Job description

Job Description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary: Using ultrasound / sonography equipment and standards, the Ultrasound Imaging Technologist prepares and performs procedures and tests used to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. By interviewing and preparing patients with in-depth understanding of the equipment and procedures, this role ensures effective, safe use of this equipment and drives optimal care outcomes. As an experienced imaging technologist, this team member will work under minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment in the performance of their role.

Responsibilities

• Conducts sonography / ultrasound screening, ensuring both the safe function of equipment and pursuing the best quality imaging from the procedure.


• Reads and comprehends imaging order, engaging with radiologist when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.


• Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in‑depth examination for safety.


• Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities / limitations of both hardware and specific imaging sequences.


• Guides patients, some distressed, through their examination, applying subject matter expertise and cultural competency to explain the exam. Sets expectations and calms patient for effective imaging.


• Precepts entry‑level staff and orients new colleagues as assigned. Collaborates to plan the workday and patient flow with colleagues.

Other information

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Five (5) years of experience working in a clinical imaging role, three (3) years of which must be specifically in ultrasound / sonography


• Registration as an Ultrasound / Sonography technologist from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)


• Good understanding of human anatomy - can be established through education or experience


• Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders


• Experience working with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

Preferred

• Additional continuing education registration in sonography specializations such as a vascular technologist (RVT) as administered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

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Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Mammography

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEECANCR

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.