Ultrasound Technologist Weekender - Atrium Health University FT Nights

Overview

Job Details

Shift Details: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7:00p-7:00am

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.  In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

Interested in being considered? Please apply and a member of the Talent acquisition team will be in contact with the next steps via email or phone. Feel free to share this opportunity with others that may be interested as well and visit our careers page: https://careers.atriumhealth.org/search/radiology-services/jobs

Atrium Health University City provides a range of healthcare services in the University City, Mint Hill, North Mecklenburg and Southwest Cabarrus regions in North Carolina. For more than 25 years, we have been a healthcare leader in the community and our staff of physicians and specialists are committed to advanced care for our patients. Our team of professionals brings experience and compassion to all the patients they treat.

Check out this video if interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities:  Atrium Health Radiology – Live Meaningfully - YouTube

Atrium Health offers a comprehensive, market-competitive Total Rewards package that includes compensation and a variety of benefits to meet your personal needs and the needs of your family. 

Our "Culture of Caring" is something we all contribute to - whether at the bedside or in a supporting role. A few key components of your Total Rewards include: 

• Competitive base pay, merit increases, and Atrium Health contributions to your 401(k) Retirement Plan savings 
• Income protection programs like the Maternity Benefits, Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D 
• Annual Performance Plus Incentive – our exceptional performance-based program rewarding success in Quality/Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Financial Outcomes, and Teammate Engagement 
• LiveWELL Wellness Program and Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PERKS - discounts with a wide variety of vendors for electronics, memberships, and more
• Career counseling and growth opportunities

For additional information please visit:  2023 Greater Charlotte Compensation and Benefits (atriumhealth.org)

Job Summary

Prioritizes and coordinates ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring physicians. Performs ultrasound exams in accordance to departmental protocols and standards. Provides adequate patient care as it relates to the exam requested. Operates ultrasound and associated equipment with proficiency.

Essential Functions

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient
• Assists Radiologist in performance of 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

Physical Requirements

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.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S) required. Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program preferred. BLS required per policy guidelines. Interpersonal skills required.