Ultrasound Technologist - Ultrasound

Location: Raeford, North Carolina – Hoke Hospital, Ultrasound Department

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 and a signed consent form is present if needed
• Prepare patients for procedure, answer any questions, and effectively communicate with the supervising radiologist for special instructions and/or questions regarding 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 safe environment to include 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 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 experience preferred

Skills

• Technical skills and expertise in performing diagnostic and vascular sonography
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Compassionate patient care
• Knowledge of growth and development and understands range of treatment needed for all age groups
• Ability to provide care based on the patient’s developmental needs
• Effective patient care and interacts 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, carry objects up to 50 pounds
• Position may involve skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses and Certifications

• ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists