Sonographer, Float Pool

Overview

Join our float pool team as a Sonographer and bring your expertise in ultrasound scanning to the forefront of patient care. Be a part of our dynamic healthcare family, where you'll capture critical images with precision and compassion, contributing to better diagnoses and improved outcomes. Your passion for medical imaging meets its perfect match here! 

Ultrasound Techs in the Ambulatory Float Pool prepare and operate ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic scans and conduct invasive procedures alongside of a Radiologist. We put a major focus on safety guidelines and the right candidate will demonstrate appropriate knowledge of ultrasound techniques to deliver quality images and superior patient care.  

Position Highlights:

• Shift Schedule: Various shifts, dependent upon needs – NO Holidays, Weekends, or On Call Requirements!
• Relocation Assistance: Enjoy up to $3,000 in relocation expenses, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements. Paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Locations: Providing Coverage at Ambulatory, Outpatient Imaging Sites & Hospital Campuses across High Point, NC and Winston Salem, NC

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work. 
• Wellness Incentives: Take advantage of up to $1,350 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program, prioritizing your well-being.
• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a Bachelor’s Degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree. 
• Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Retirement: Secure your future with up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions, ensuring financial peace of mind.

What You’ll Need:

• Associate’s degree or Completion of an AMA approved Radiology Program
• Valid Sonography Certification, Registered with ARDMS or ARRT
• Preferred – 1 year of ultrasound technologist experience.
• Current CPR Certification – BLS Required
• Efficient communication skills, both orally and written, to maintain good interpersonal connections with the public and internal staff members.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems, applications, and job specific precautions to maintain a safe working environment that fosters teamwork.

 Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

1. Patient-Centered Approach: Prioritize patient needs when selecting procedures, techniques, equipment, and communication methods.
2. Diagnostic-Imaging Excellence: Produces top-quality diagnostic images, ensuring proper positioning, technical factors, collimation, and patient identification; Assists with needle localization as needed; Consistently and accurately enters patient exam data information and charges in a timely manner.
3. Communication: Effectively and compassionately explains procedures to patients, reducing anxiety and enhancing cooperation; Appropriate age and developmentally specific guidelines should be carefully followed as well.
4. Radiation Safety: Adheres to Radiation Protection Policies and carefully limiting exposure, to maintain compliance within department and hospital. 
5. Work Area: Maintains a clean, well-stocked, and organized workspace and notifies appropriate personnel when stock needs replenishing.
6. Quality Assurance: Consistently performs accurate and complete quality assurance procedures in appropriate software prior to submitting scans to the Radiologist.
7. Equipment Proficiency: Operates equipment accurately to obtain precise measurements and produce quality diagnostic images, demonstrating proficiency in cross-sectional anatomy.
8. Other Duties as Assigned - including but not limited to transporting patients when necessary.

This role involves maintaining a clean office space and exam / procedure room settings, but carries inherent risks, including exposure to diseases, hazardous substances, and radiation. It also entails handling emergency situations, working irregular hours, and being available for short-notice absentee replacement.

If you are an Ultrasound Tech looking to make a difference in patient care across the Triad, NC area, we welcome you to be a part of our Sonographer Float Pool team at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Join us and experience the fulfillment of providing exceptional healthcare in a supportive and dynamic environment.  Apply today!