Ultrasound Technologist PRN - Atrium Health Steele Creek

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an ultrasound technologist to prioritize, schedule, and perform ultrasound exams in accordance with departmental protocols, while delivering compassionate patient care and maintaining equipment proficiency.

The role collaborates with radiologists and nursing units, verifies orders, assists during invasive procedures, monitors image quality, and ensures accurate charging in the radiology system. BLS is required; ARDMS/ARRT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified ultrasound technologist with ARDMS or ARRT (S) certification required.
• Graduate of diagnostic ultrasound program preferred.
• BLS certification required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and coordinate ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring physicians.
• Assist radiologist during invasive procedures.
• Evaluate technical quality of exams and adjust techniques for efficiency.
• Support patient-centered care by meeting patient needs.
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor or engineer.
• Operate radiology computer system to enter and charge exams and supplies.
• Maintain a neat, stocked work area and adhere to departmental rules.
• Perform exams in accordance with departmental protocols and standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

ARDMS/ARRT Certification

Graduate of diagnostic ultrasound program

Job description

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.