Ultrasound Technologist - Atrium Health Harrisburg PT Nights

Part-time position, 24 hours per week on weeknights (Monday and Thursday, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM). A sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates.

Pay

$35.50 - $53.25 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and coordinates ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring physicians.
• Performs ultrasound exams in accordance with departmental protocols and standards.
• Provides adequate patient care related to the requested exam.
• Operates ultrasound and associated equipment with proficiency.
• Examines requests and verifies orders for each assigned patient.
• Assists radiologists in performing invasive procedures.
• Evaluates technical quality of exams and develops varied techniques for improved efficiency.
• Supports and contributes to the Patient-Centered Care philosophy.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer, and/or Engineer.
• Operates the Radiology computer system, including entering and charging exams and supplies.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area and ensures it is fully stocked.
• Adheres to departmental rules and regulations while maintaining professional conduct.

Requirements

• Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Sonography).
• One of the following registries required: Abdomen (AB) or Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN).
• BLS certification required.
• Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles and skills appropriate to patient ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term, and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call pay, and more based on role.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual compensation increases based on performance.