Ultrasound Technologist PRN - Atrium Health Kings Mountain

Advocate Health; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Kings Mountain is seeking a skilled Ultrasound Technologist to prioritize and coordinate ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring physicians. You will perform exams per departmental protocols and ensure patient care during the procedure.

Eligible candidates should be ARDMS/ARRT certified or ARDMS/ARRT in training, with BLS certification and a comprehensive ultrasound program background.

Qualifications

• 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/CPR certification as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and coordinates ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring physicians.
• Performs ultrasound exams in accordance with departmental protocols and standards.
• Operates ultrasound and associated equipment proficiently.
• Maintains equipment and work area in a neat, orderly fashion.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Interpersonal skills

Education

ARDMS/ARRT Certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Atrium Health Kings Mountain, a facility of Atrium Health Cleveland, opened in 1951 as Kings Mountain Hospital. Since then, it has earned national distinction for patient care and clinical excellence. In 2015, Kings Mountain was named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization focused on quality and safety in healthcare. This 67-bed hospital has a broad range of services, from 24/8 emergency services to behavioral health and rehabilitation.

Job Profile Summary

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

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient
• Assists Radiologist in performance of invasive procedures
• Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the department
• 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.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer and/or Engineer.
• Operates the Radiology computer system to include entering and charging exams and supplies.
• Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Assists in keeping the area completely stocked.
• 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 Technologist (S) required. Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program preferred. BLS required per policy guidelines. Interpersonal skills required.