Ultrasound Tech Trainee

Description Of Job Responsibilities

• Completes all relevant worksheets.
• Gives accurate impressions of exams performed.
• Deletes all unnecessary image data.
• Maintains image management equipment.
• Utilizes PACS system for obtaining additional study data.
• Completes routine comments and details findings on abnormal ultrasounds in the sonographer comment section.
• Generates coherent, accurate and complete computerized ultrasound data.
• Safeguards data transfer ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Evaluates previous ultrasounds for comparison before performing ultrasound examination.
• Familiarity with R4 reporting system, including editing and merging studies.
• Ensures safe and appropriate procedure environment by checking and maintaining ultrasound equipment, transducers, and supplies.
• Maintains supply inventory for the department.
• Maintains a clean work environment.
• Notifies supervisor immediately of need for supplies or equipment repair/maintenance.
• Ensures probes are appropriately sterilized/cleaned after use.
• Uses technical knowledge to assist in actively troubleshooting work unit problems with respect to equipment and protocols.
• Evaluates requisition and patient information to determine appropriateness of procedure (Patient ID, clinical symptoms, lab values, chart information).
• Collaborates and plans the workday and patient flow with fellow sonographers and clerical support staff.
• Reviews patient's chart and films for correlation.
• Regularly consults daily schedule.
• Reviews patient's prior studies for correlation.
• Screens exam indications to ensure appropriate orders.
• Screens exam indications to ensure level of testing.
• Precepts new employees and students.
• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures including assessment of patient history, documentation of anatomy and pathology.
• Produces and summarizes documentation of procedure findings.
• Transfers patient data to storage/network devices.
• Obtains CME sufficient to maintain RDMS certification.
• Remains abreast of new developments in ultrasound findings and technology through independent reading and education.
• Generates This job profile is intended to provide a representation of responsibilities required. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this profile.

Education Requirements

A second level student in a twelve (12) month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound. Must be in good standing with current curriculum.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

None required.

Professional Experience Requirements

None required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

Other Information

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit: Rex Heart and Vascular Diagnosti

Work Type

Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week

4.00

Salary Range

$24.98 - $35.91 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay Offers Are Determined By Experience And Internal Equity

Work Assignment Type

Onsite

Work Schedule

Variable

Location Of Job

US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime

No