Ultrasound Tech Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Job Description:

Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the healthand well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

Provides a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures (invasiveand non-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 of biopsies.

Responsibilities:

1. Completes all relevant worksheets. Gives accurate impressions ofexams performed. Deletes all unnecessary image data. Maintainsimage management equipment. Utilizes PACS system for obtainingadditional study data. Completes routine comments and detailsfindings on abnormal ultrasounds in the sonographer commentsection. Generates coherent, accurate and complete computerizedultrasound data. Assures that data transfer is complete andaccurate. Evaluates previous ultrasounds for comparison prior toperforming ultrasound examination. Familiarity with R4 reportingsystem, (ie ability to edit, merge studies etc.) 2. Ensures safe and appropriate procedure environment (Includesultrasound equipment checks, transducer check, QA of equipment,cleanliness). Maintain supply inventory for department. Maintains aclean work environment Responsible for inspection and maintenanceof ultrasound and computer equipment and supplies in a clean andorderly fashion. Immediate notification of supervisor of need forsupplies or equipment repair/maintenance. Probes are appropriatelysterilized/cleaned after use. Uses technical knowledge to assist inactively troubleshooting work unit problems with respect toequipment and protocols 3. Evaluates requisition and patient information to determineappropriateness of procedure (Patient ID clinical symptoms labvalues chart information). Collaborate and plan the workday andpatient flow with fellow sonographers and clerical support staff.

Reviews patient’s chart and films for correlation. Regularlyconsults daily schedule. Reviews patient’s prior studies forcorrelation. Regularly consults daily schedule. Screens examindications to insure appropriate orders. Screens exam indicationsto insure level of testing. Precept new employees and students. 4. Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures including assessmentof patient history, documentation of anatomy and pathology.

Producing and summarizing documentation of procedure findings.

Transfer pt. data to storage/network devises. Attendance and activeparticipation required at regularly scheduled departmentalultrasound conferences and in-unit quality assurance unitupdates.

CME sufficient to maintain RDMS certification. Self readingand education to remain abreast of new developments in ultrasoundfindings and technology Generates preliminary clinical diagnosis.

Works with physicians on final diagnosis. Demonstrates a thoroughknowledge of all aspects of Ultrasound Obtains RDMS credentials andmaintains “”””Active Status”””” Performs work in a timely manner.

Produces accurate images and impressions 5. Ultrasound guidance for procedures. Demonstrates ability toprovide ultrasound guidance for various procedures includingsonohysterograms, CVS, amniocentesis and fetal procedures includingbladder and pleural tap. Demonstrates appropriate setup, suppliesand patient preparation for procedure. Displays awareness ofneedle/catheter location, positioning Other InformationOther information:

Education Requirements:

• Completion of a twelve (12) month program in Diagnostic MedicalSonography or General Ultrasound. • Teammates with foreign degrees will qualify if they are RDMSregistered and met all ARDMS requirements to become registered

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• RDMS registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic MedicalSonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible and become registeredwithin one (1) year from date of hire. Must maintain registrystatus and continuing education requirements annually. • Basic Life Support (BLS) for

Healthcare Providercertification Professional Experience Requirements:

• No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job DetailsLegal Employer:

NCHEALTHEntity:

UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit:

Rex Ultrasound Work Type:

Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week:

4.00

Salary Range:

$30.73 – $44.18 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offersare determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type:

OnsiteWork Schedule:

Variable Location of Job:

US:

NC:

RaleighExempt From Overtime:

Exempt:

No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/aNC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath CareSystem. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to theirrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNCHealth makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ andemployees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicantsand employees with disabilities. All interested applicants areinvited to apply for career opportunities. Please emailapplicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonableaccommodation to search and/or to apply for a careeropportunity.