Ultrasound Tech II
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Holly Springs
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary:
Responsible for the independent operation of diagnostic medical
equipment to expose complex diagnostic conditions, and for
performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations to
include but not limited to complex ob/gyn scanning (fetal echo,
fetal anomalies, high risk obstetrics) and complex vascular
diagnostics Come join our well-rounded team at a new
state-of-the-art facility in the heart of southern Wake County! Our
culture is welcoming, enjoyable and supportive because it is just
as important for us to help you succeed as it is to help those that
we serve in the community. Our entire department is comprised of
multiple imaging modalities that all function as one big, happy
family! So, if you are looking for a place to work that truly
values what you bring to the work field, promotes a healthy
work/life balance, feels down to earth, more personable, and less
like work-- then this is the place for you. The right candidate
would be someone that is fun and flexible plus functions well in a
team setting but can still operate independently when needed. This
position is per diem (as needed), in the Ultrasound department at
Rex Holly Springs Hospital. Our Ultrasound department helps cover
ER patients, inpatients, and outpatients including general
ultrasound, limited OB, and vascular studies. Per diem staff are
required to cover at a minimum of 2 shifts or 12 hours a month,
when hours are available. -
Responsibilities:
1. Assists the radiologist in performing invasive diagnostic
techniques such as needle biopsies, aspirations, and guided
needle-wire placement exams for surgery. Provides standardization
and training to residents regarding these exams.
2. Evaluates any contra-indications, such as medications,
insufficient patient preparation or the patient's inability, or
unwillingness to tolerate the procedure.
3. Performs the ultrasound procedure under general or direct
supervision, as defined by the procedure and/or physician.
4. Recognizes sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal
tissues, structures, and blood flow.
5. Analyzes sonography findings throughout the course of the
examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and
sufficient data is provided to the physician.
6. Recognizes situations or abnormalities that require the direct
observation of the real-time scan by the radiologist.
7. Images structures while simultaneously obtaining Doppler signal
and recording images and Doppler shift recordings along with
patient information for interpretation by a radiologist.
8. Advises radiologist and/or referring physician of results of the
examination and provides preliminary information regarding
diagnostic evaluation.
Other Information Other information:
Education Requirements:
--- Completion of a twelve (12) month program in Diagnostic Medical
Sonography / General Ultrasound or equivalent certificate program
is required.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
--- RDMS registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical
Sonographers (ARDMS) with certification in at least one modality
specific to department of hire (i.e. Abd, OBGYN, RVT).
--- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider
certification
Professional Experience Requirements:
--- Three (3) years of experience as an Ultrasound Tech.
--- Must complete all departmental specific Sonographer
competencies within twelve (12) months from date of hire, as well
as complete all annual modality competencies and assigned continual
education to maintain Ultrasound Tech II
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Rex Holly Springs
Hospital
Organization Unit: HS Diagnostic Services Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00 Salary Range: -$29.98 - $43.10 per
hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and
internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Holly Springs Exempt From Overtime: Exempt:
No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc.,
d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath
Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and
employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants
and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are
invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email
applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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