Ultrasound Technologist-Full Time Nights

Location: Raeford, North Carolina – Hoke Hospital, Ultrasound Department. Shift: Nights.

About the Role

The Ultrasound Technologist is fully competent to perform all diagnostic procedures for the diagnosis of specific diseases or conditions.

Responsibilities

• Competent in the technical operations of all equipment in this section.
• Assess patients, review orders/chart as appropriate, confirming reason for exam.
• Ensure pertinent patient symptoms and clinical history are documented; obtain signed consent form if needed.
• Prepare patients for procedure, answer questions, and communicate with the supervising radiologist for special instructions or exam protocol.
• Responsible for prompt completion and accurate recording of exam begin and end time in the Radiology Information System (RIS) to ensure timely access to study by the radiologist.
• Provide a safe environment following infection control guidelines, universal precautions, and patient safety goals.
• Monitor the timeliness of exams and quality of care based on established department goals, striving for continuous quality improvement.
• Perform QA of exams (correct order, accurate/complete image annotation, correct laterality) prior to sending to radiologist for interpretation.
• Participate in the clinical education of student sonographers.
• Participate in the department’s Performance Improvement Projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of AMA-approved Sonography program required.
• ARRT (Sonography) or ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) preferred.
• New graduates who are registry eligible must be registered by either ARDMS or ARRT (Sonography) within 12 months of hire date.
• Current AHA CPR certification required.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Technical skills and expertise in performing diagnostic and vascular sonography.
• Positive interpersonal skills and compassionate patient care.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of growth and development; ability to provide care based on patient’s developmental needs and interact effectively with patients of all ages.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate orally.
• Dexterity and visual acuity.
• Mobility to assume awkward positions and respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend, lift up to 100 pounds, and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Position may involve skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.

Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).