Ultrasound Technologist II

100 Georgetown Hospital System; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health invites you to join our team as Ultrasound Technologist II. As the region's largest health care provider with 2,500+ team members across 70 locations, we value quality and excellence in diagnostic sonography.

You will perform a range of diagnostic sonograms, review orders, educate patients, document history, and assist radiologists. On-call rotation is included, and mentoring may occur for students and new hires.

Qualifications

• Certificate or AS degree in Medical Sonography required.
• 1+ year of Sonography experience preferred.
• ARDMS registry within 24 months of hire date or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Review outpatient orders to ensure accuracy and avoid delays.
• Educate and prepare patients for procedures with clear communication.
• Position patients to visualize targeted anatomy and ensure comfort.
• Obtain and document patient history to assist radiologists.
• Perform abdomen, OB/GYN, pelvis, small parts and pediatric exams.
• Perform biopsies and standard diagnostic sonograms as ordered.
• Complete exams in hospital information system; maintain equipment.
• Mentor/train students or new staff when needed.

Skills

Anatomy understanding

Positioning

Physics knowledge

Critical thinking

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Medical Sonography certificate

Associate degree in Medical Sonography

Job description

Employee Type

Regular Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Ultrasound Technologist II

Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview

Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic medical sonograms at a technical level requiring sound understanding of anatomy measurements and abnormal or suspicious anatomy; a high degree of technical competency and with the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity with minimal supervision. Employees in this position will be responsible for inpatient on-call and shift rotation.

What you will do

Review outpatient orders prior to day of procedure to ensure accuracy and to avoid delay in patient care.

Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for their procedure while utilizing effective communication.

Position patients so desired anatomy will be demonstrated and ensure patient comfort and safety for the duration of their procedure.

Obtain and document accurate patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation.

Perform a variety of diagnostic sonograms to include but not limited to:

• Abdomen - Aorta, right upper quadrant, renal, renal doppler
• OB GYN - first, second, and third trimester fetal examinations
• Pelvis - trans abdominal and transvaginal
• Small parts - thyroid, extremity, scrotum, and breast
• Pediatrics - pylorus, spine, hips

Procedures - Biopsies of thyroid, liver, lymph nodes, renal, aspirations, paracentesis, and thoracentesis.

Perform standard diagnostic sonogram procedures as required by physician’s order.

Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.

Completion of exam in hospital information system.

Cleaning and maintaining all imaging equipment.

May also assist with mentoring and/or training students, new hires.

Education and Qualifications

Certificate under the completion of a Medical Sonography program

Required or Associate's Degree under the completion of a Medical Sonography program

Required

Experience Qualifications

At least one (1) year Sonography experience

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Understand and utilize anatomy, positioning, physics

Critical thinking

Time management

Effective communication

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Non-registered sonographers must successfully complete the ARDMS registry within 24 months of hire date)

Required Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days Required

Physical Demand

Medium Physical Demand

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Equal Opportunity

Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

About Us

At Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health.

It’s a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day.

A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina.

Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area’s warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams.

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done.

Discover what it’s like to work for an organization that values who you are as much as we appreciate what you do.