Ultrasound Tech

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Clayton
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job 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 they serve. Join the UNC Health Team as an Ultrasound Tech.Provides a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures (invasive and non-invasive) interprets a variety of ultrasound examinations ranging from routine OB/GYN, vascular, abdomen and small body parts to intra-cavity and color Doppler and a variety of biopsies.The position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment. Equal installments will be paid.Responsibilities:

• Completes all relevant worksheets. Gives accurate impressions of exams performed. Deletes all unnecessary image data. Maintains image management equipment. Utilizes PACS system for obtaining additional study data.
• Ensures safe and appropriate procedure environment. Maintain supply inventory for department. Maintains a clean work environment. Responsible for inspection and maintenance of ultrasound and computer equipment and supplies in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Evaluates requisition and patient information to determine appropriateness of procedure. Collaborate and plan the workday and patient flow with fellow sonographers and clerical support staff.Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures including assessment of patient history, documentation of anatomy and pathology. Producing and summarizing documentation of procedure findings. Transfer pt. data to storage/network devises. Attendance and active participation required at regularly scheduled departmental ultrasound conferences and in-unit quality assurance unit updates.Ultrasound guidance for procedures. Demonstrates ability to provide ultrasound guidance for various procedures including sonohysterograms, CVS, amniocentesis and fetal procedures including bladder and pleural tap. Demonstrates appropriate setup, supplies and patient preparation for procedure.Education Requirements:
  • Completion of a twelve (12) month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound.Licensure/Certification Requirements:
    • RDMS registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible and become registered within one (1) year from date of hire.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.Professional Experience Requirements:
      • If selected for an interview, will be required to perform a scan to show competency.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:Legal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: Johnston HealthOrganization Unit: Ultrasound - CLWork Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 36.00Work Schedule: VariableLocation of Job: US:NC:ClaytonExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoSalary Range: $27.89 - $40.09 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position.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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