Ultrasound Technologist Atrium Health

Overview

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Experienced candidates are eligible up to $5,000 for Part Time positions, and up to $10,000 for Full Time positions. 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.

Various shifts and sites throughout the Atrium System are available.

Radiology Services and facilities within Atrium Health continue to grow and expand. We’re looking for imaging professionals to fill various positions in Ultrasound. Our large enterprise has a wide range of facilities from a Level I Trauma/Academic setting, to mid and small size hospitals, imaging centers, or healthplex locations. We offer technologists the opportunity to work in various imaging environments and various shifts.

Our enterprise includes Canon and Siemens of various platforms based on the facility and clinical applications performed. We have a large, standardized PACS and IS infrastructure with an Advanced Visualization Lab. The career ladder provides additional compensation for technologists that have completed registry certifications in various specialties.

Interested in being considered? Please apply and a member of the Talent acquisition team will be in contact with 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: add the link to your Radiology landing page If you not sure where to find it it’s on the external career page under featured jobs – allied health.

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 HCP certification from AHA required. Interpersonal skills required