Ultrasound Tech Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

Job Description:

Job DescriptionDescriptionBecome part of an inclusiveorganization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission isto improve the health and well-being of the unique communities weserve.•This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentivewhich will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment. Equalinstallments will be paid after each six (6) months of workcompleted. Learn more about the incentive programhere:https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program

Summary:

Providesa variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures (invasive andnon-invasive) interprets a variety of ultrasound examinationsranging from routine OB/GYN, vascular, abdomen and small body partsto intra-cavity and color Doppler and a variety ofbiopsies.

Responsibilities:

The sonographer independently performsdiagnostic ultrasound exams (including but not limited toabdominal, small parts, OB/GYN, breast, abdominal duplex,musculoskeletal, CEUS, and pediatric sonography. The technologistwill assist the radiologists with invasive procedures such asbiopsies, injections, and aspirations. This employee must complywith departmental protocols under indirect supervision of theattending radiologist and departmental supervisor. Jobresponsibilities include but aren’t limited to: proper operation ofand care for equipment, providing quality care to patients, andproper use of the electronic medical records and reporting systems.

Involvement with peers in the scheduling and coordinating of thedaily workload. Summarizing exam findings on a report worksheet andcommunicating the impression to the radiologist at the completionof each exam. Accuracy in the performance of exams and willingnessto learn and perform all current and new procedures is required.

Works closely with radiologists to not only perform exams but toassist in training of resident physicians, fellows, and studentsassigned to the area. Maintains CPR certification, CME credits, andactive ARDMS certification.

Other InformationOtherinformation:

Education Requirements:

• Completion of a twelve (12)month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or GeneralUltrasound.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• RDMS registeredby the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)or registry eligible and become registered within one (1) year fromdate of hire. Must maintain registry status and continuingeducation requirements annually.• Basic Life Support (BLS) forHealthcare Provider certification

Professional ExperienceRequirements:

• No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/andAbilities Requirements:

Job DetailsLegal Employer:

STATEEntity:

UNCMedical CenterOrganization Unit:

Ultrasound Work Type:

FullTimeStandard Hours Per Week:

36.00

Work Schedule:

Thursday-Saturday7:00pm-7:30am

Location of Job:

US:

NC:

Chapel HillExempt FromOvertime:

Exempt:

NoSalary Range:

$27.89 – $34.86 per hour (minimumto midpoint)Pay offers are determined by experience and internalequity.

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.

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