Ultrasound Technologist PRN - Atrium Health Cabarrus

Atrium Health; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Ultrasound Technologist PRN - Atrium Health Cabarrus

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Concord, NC, United States
Job ID: 157544
Job Family: Radiology Services
Status: Part Time
Shift: Variable
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 11141004839352-Ultrasound

Shift Details: variable, as needed basis

Atrium Health Cabarrus is a medical facility located in Concord, NC. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award.

Atrium Health Cabarrus is a regional 457-bed, not-for-profit hospital in Concord, NC. More than 4,200 hospital employees provide services through an extensive inpatient and outpatient network, including Jeff Gordon Children's Center, Hayes Family Center and Batte Cancer Center, part of Atrium Health's Levine Cancer Institute.

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.

Essential Functions

1. Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient
2. Assists Radiologist in performance of invasive procedures
3. Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the department
4. 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.
5. Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer and/or Engineer.
6. Operates the Radiology computer system to include entering and charging exams and supplies.
7. Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Assists in keeping the area completely stocked.
8. Adheres to departmental rules and regulations while performing in a professional manner always

Physical Requirements

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.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (S) required. Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program preferred. BLS required per policy guidelines. Interpersonal skills required.