Ultrasound Technologist II

UNC REX Healthcare; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking an Ultrasound Imaging Technologist to perform ultrasound examinations and ensure high-quality diagnostic imaging. You will interview patients, select imaging protocols, and operate ultrasound equipment with minimal supervision.

The role requires ARDMS certification and 3+ years in ultrasound, along with strong anatomy knowledge and experience with PACS. This is a full-time onsite position with daytime hours in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of experience in a clinical imaging role, with at least three years in ultrasound/sonography.
• ARDMS registration as a Ultrasound/Sonography technologist.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders.
• Experience working with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

Responsibilities

• Conducts sonography / ultrasound screening, ensuring safety and optimal imaging quality.
• Reads imaging orders and consults radiologist when needed.
• Interview patients to assess risk factors and medical history relevant to the exam.
• Selects scanning protocols and imaging parameters based on anatomy and imaging capabilities.
• Guides patients through exams, providing clear explanations and maintaining comfort.
• Precepts entry-level staff and coordinates day-to-day patient flow with colleagues.

Skills

Ultrasound/sonography experience

Radiology orders interpretation

Patient communication

Team mentoring

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PACS

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)

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Ultrasound

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARD RAD

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.