Cape Fear Valley Health

Nonprofit regional health system operating hospitals

Ultrasound Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRaeford, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduation from an American Medical Association-approved sonography program is required.
New graduates who are registry eligible must obtain registration from either the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Sonography within 12 months of hire.
Current American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification is required.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required.
Technical proficiency in diagnostic and vascular sonography is required.
Knowledge of growth and development and the treatment needs of patients across all age groups is required.
Ability to provide care based on patients' developmental needs is required.
Ability to communicate orally, maintain dexterity and visual acuity, assume awkward positions, respond to emergencies, stand for long periods, lift up to 100 pounds, and carry objects up to 50 pounds is required.
The position may involve contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.

Responsibilities

Operate all equipment in the ultrasound section competently.
Assess patients and review orders or charts to confirm the reason for the examination.
Document pertinent patient symptoms and clinical history and obtain signed consent when needed.
Prepare patients for procedures, answer questions, and communicate with the supervising radiologist about special instructions and examination protocols.
Record examination start and end times accurately in the Radiology Information System.
Maintain a safe environment by following infection-control guidelines, universal precautions, and patient-safety goals.
Monitor examination timeliness and quality of care against department goals and pursue continuous quality improvement.
Perform quality assurance on examinations, including order verification, complete image annotation, and correct laterality, before sending them to the radiologist.
Participate in the clinical education of student sonographers.
Participate in departmental performance-improvement projects.

Desired Qualifications

Registration as an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists sonographer or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography is preferred.
One year of experience is preferred.
Positive interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, compassionate patient care, and effective interaction with patients of all ages are desirable.

Facility

Hoke Hospital

Location

Raeford, North Carolina

Department

Ultrasound

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Summary

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

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

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

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training:

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 required
Current AHA CPR certification required

Work Experience:

1 year experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
Technical skills and expertise in performing diagnostic and vascular sonography
Positive interpersonal skills
Verbal and written 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

ARRT - American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

About the Company

Cape Fear Valley Health

Nonprofit regional health system operating hospitals

Cape Fear Valley Health is a not-for-profit regional health system with eight hospitals and over 988 beds, serving more than a million patients annually. It offers general medical and surgical care, emergency and trauma services, rehabilitation, behavioral health, cancer and bariatric programs, across a network of hospitals and outpatient facilities. Care is delivered through inpatient beds, outpatient clinics, surgical centers, and specialty units, supported by a staff of about 7,500 employees and 1,000+ physicians, with multiple accreditations and trauma designations. The system aims to provide high-quality, safe care to its communities, reinvest profits into services, and lead in patient safety and accredited clinical programs.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Fayetteville, AR
Founded: 1956

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