Ultrasound Technologist - Sigma Inc
Fayetteville, NC 28304
About the Job
279817 - Ultrasound Technologist - Fayetteville, NC - Full Time Direct Hire
Sigma Healthcare Staffing is currently looking for Ultrasound Tech to work onsite at contracted facilities in Fayetteville.
Shift: Full Time, All shifts available.
Position Summary:
Job Responsibilities:
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requireÂments necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
Sigma Healthcare Staffing is currently looking for Ultrasound Tech to work onsite at contracted facilities in Fayetteville.
Shift: Full Time, All shifts available.
Position Summary:
- The Ultrasound Technologist II is fully competent to perform all diagnostic procedures for the Diagnosis of specific diseases or conditions
Job Responsibilities:
- Fully competent to perform all procedures within the Ultrasound Section of the Radiology Department
- Fully competent in the technical operations of all equipment in this section..
- Assesses the patient, reviews the orders/ chart as appropriate confirming the reason for exam. Ensures pertinent patient symptoms and clinical history are documented and a signed consent form is present if needed.
- Prepares the patient for the procedure, answers any patient's questions and effectively communicates with the supervising radiologist for special instructions and/or questions regarding exam protocol.
- Responsible for the prompt completion and accurate recording of exam begin and end time in the Radiology Information System (RIS) to ensure timely access to study by the radiologist.
- Provides a safe environment to include, but not limited to, infection control guidelines, universal precautions and patient safety goals.
- Monitors the timeliness of exams and quality of care based on established department goals, striving for continuous quality improvement. Performs QA of exams (correct order, accurate/complete image annotation, correct laterality), prior to sending to radiologist for interpretation.
- Actively participates in the clinical education of student sonographers.
- Actively participates in department's Performance Improvement Projects.
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requireÂments necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING :
- Graduate of an AMA approved Sonography program with current registration by ARRT (Sonography) or ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
- Level II sonographer must hold ARDMS certification in two different areas.
- Maintain current AHA CPR certification through Cape Fear Valley Training and Development department.
- 1 year minimal experience required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
- Demonstrates technical skills and expertise in performing diagnostic and vascular sonography.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills.
- Verbal and written skills required.
- Demonstrates compassionate patient care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development and understands the range of treatment needed for all age groups.
- Provides care based on the patient's developmental needs.
- Experienced in the delivery of effective patient care and interacts effectively with patients of all ages.
Source : Sigma Inc