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Advocate Aurora Health · 3 months ago

Ultrasound Technologist - Atrium Health Harrisburg PRN

Charlotte, NC - 9592 Rocky River Rd

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Advocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, and they are seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to prioritize and coordinate ultrasound exams with nursing units and radiologists. The role involves performing ultrasound exams, providing patient care, and operating ultrasound equipment efficiently.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient

Assists Radiologist in performing 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

Qualification

Diagnostic Medical SonographyUltrasound Equipment OperationCPR CertificationVascular Registry (RVT)Abdomen Registry (AB)Pediatric Registry (PS)Patient CareTechnical Quality EvaluationCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S)

Two of the following registries are required: Vascular (RVT), AB (Abdomen), PS (Pediatric)

CPR certification required

Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program required in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served

Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers

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