Ultrasound Technologist – Atrium Health Steele Creek PT Days Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Ultrasound Technologist at Atrium Health Steele Creek PT Days prioritizes and coordinates ultrasound exams, performs exams following protocols, and provides patient care. This position requires certification by ARDMS or ARRT(S), completion of a medical diagnostic ultrasound program, and BLS certification. Physical requirements include lifting up to 600 pounds and standing for extended periods. Atrium Health offers a sign-on bonus, benefits, paid time off, and career advancement opportunities.
Job Description
- Job Details
-
Shift Details:
Monday/Tuesday, 6:45a – 7:15pm
- This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Interested in being considered? Please apply, and a Talent acquisition team member will contact you regarding the next steps via email or phone. Feel free to share this opportunity with others that may be interested as well and visit our careers page:
- https://careers.atriumhealth.org/search/radiology-services/jobs
- Atrium Health Steele Creek Emergency Department, a facility of Atrium Health Pineville
- , provides 24-hour emergency medical services to the Steele Creek area.
From broken bones and severe cuts to heart attacks and strokes, we are prepared to provide patients of all ages with the highest level of emergency care. Our expert staff includes physicians who are board-certified in emergency medicine. Plus, we are backed by the breadth and depth of Carolinas Medical Center (https://atriumhealth.org/locations/detail/carolinas-medical-center) , the region’s only Level I Trauma Center. Interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities?
Check out this video:
Atrium Health Radiology – Live Meaningfully – YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjYFiElriHE&list=PL-Z9_ECudo7F7FBuAmrKSwTpAXl9QWjI-∈dex=20)
- Job Summary
- Prioritizes and coordinates ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring physicians. Performs ultrasound exams in accordance to departmental protocols and standards. Provides adequate patient care as it relates to the exam requested. Operates ultrasound and associated equipment with proficiency.
- Essential Functions
- + Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient + Assists Radiologist in performance of invasive procedures + Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the department + Supports and contributes to the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that every staff member is a Caregiver, whose role is to meet the needs of each patient.
+ Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer and/or Engineer. + Operates the Radiology computer system to include entering and charging exams and supplies. + Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Assists in keeping the area completely stocked. + Adheres to departmental rules and regulations while performing in a professional manner always
- Physical Requirements
- Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts 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.
- Education, Experience and Certifications
- Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S) required.
Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program preferred. BLS required per policy guidelines. Interpersonal skills required. Atrium Health is one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region’s largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care. We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.
Our focus:
Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.