*Full-time nights and a per diem shift is available. Summary: Come join our well-rounded team at a new state-of-the-art facility in the heart of southern Wake County! Our culture is welcoming, enjoyable and supportive because it is just as important for us to help you succeed as it is to help those that we serve in the community. Our entire department is comprised of multiple imaging modalities that all function as one big, happy family! So, if you are looking for a place to work that truly values what you bring to the work field, promotes a healthy work/life balance, feels down to earth, more personable, and less like work-- then this is the place for you. The right candidate would be someone that is fun and flexible plus functions well in a team setting but can still operate independently when needed. This position is full time, Friday & Saturday nights from 7p-730a, in the Ultrasound department at Rex Holly Springs Hospital. Our Ultrasound department helps cover ER patients, inpatients, and outpatients including general ultrasound, limited OB, and vascular studies. If one desires, there are opportunities to pick up additional shifts on occasion. Holiday coverage is rotated fairly amongst our entire team. Responsibilities: Education Requirements: Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Rex Holly Springs Hospital Organization Unit: HS Diagnostic Services Work Type: Full Time/Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 32.00/4.00 Salary Range: $29.98 - $43.10 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Night Job/Variable Job Location of Job: US:NC:Holly Springs Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Ultrasound Tech II (Full-time & Per Diem)
**Full-time position is eligible for a $15,000 commitment incentive.
Responsible for the independent operation of diagnostic medical equipment to expose complex diagnostic conditions, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations to include but not limited to complex ob/gyn scanning (fetal echo, fetal anomalies, high risk obstetrics) and complex vascular diagnostics
1. Assists the radiologist in performing invasive diagnostic techniques such as needle biopsies, aspirations, and guided needle-wire placement exams for surgery. Provides standardization and training to residents regarding these exams.
2. Evaluates any contra-indications, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or the patient’s inability, or unwillingness to tolerate the procedure.
3. Performs the ultrasound procedure under general or direct supervision, as defined by the procedure and/or physician.
4. Recognizes sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues, structures, and blood flow.
5. Analyzes sonography findings throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician.
6. Recognizes situations or abnormalities that require the direct observation of the real-time scan by the radiologist.
7. Images structures while simultaneously obtaining Doppler signal and recording images and Doppler shift recordings along with patient information for interpretation by a radiologist.
8. Advises radiologist and/or referring physician of results of the examination and provides preliminary information regarding diagnostic evaluation.
? Completion of a twelve (12) month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography / General Ultrasound or equivalent certificate program is required.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
? RDMS registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with certification in at least one modality specific to department of hire (i.e. Abd, OBGYN, RVT).
? Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
Professional Experience Requirements:
? Three (3) years of experience as an Ultrasound Tech.
? Must complete all departmental specific Sonographer competencies within twelve (12) months from date of hire, as well as complete all annual modality competencies and assigned continual education to maintain Ultrasound Tech II
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:Job Details
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