About this role
Facility
Hoke HospitalLocation
Raeford, North CarolinaDepartment
UltrasoundJob Family
Allied HealthWork Shift
Variable (United States of America)Summary
The Ultrasound Technologist is fully competent to perform all diagnostic procedures for the Diagnosis of specific diseases or conditions.Major Job Functions
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:
Competent in the technical operations of all equipment in this section
Assess patients, review orders/chart as appropriate confirming reason for exam
Ensure pertinent patient symptoms and clinical history are documented and a signed consent form is present if needed
Prepare patients for procedure, answer any questions and effectively communicate with the supervising radiologist for special instructions and/or questions regarding exam protocol
Responsible for 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
Provide safe environment to include infection control guidelines, universal precautions and patient safety goals
Monitor the timeliness of exams and quality of care based on established department goals, striving for continuous quality improvement
Perform QA of exams (correct order, accurate/complete image annotation, correct laterality) prior to sending to radiologist for interpretation
Participate in the clinical education of student sonographers
Participate in department’s Performance Improvement Projects
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
Education and Formal Training:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Graduate of AMA approved Sonography program required
ARRT (Sonography) or ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer(RDMS) preferred
New graduates who are registry eligible must be registered by either ARDMS or ARRT (Sonography) within 12 months of hire date required
Current AHA CPR certification required
Work Experience:
1 year experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Technical skills and expertise in performing diagnostic and vascular sonography
Positive interpersonal skills
Verbal and written skills
Compassionate patient care
Knowledge of growth and development and understands range of treatment needed for all age groups
Ability to provide care based on the patient’s developmental needs
Effective patient care and interacts effectively with patients of all ages
Physical Requirements:
Ability to communicate orally
Dexterity and visual acuity
Mobility to assume awkward positions and respond to emergency situations
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to bend lift up to 100 pounds, carry objects up to 50 pounds
Position may involve skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
Required Licenses and Certifications
ARRT - American Registry Of Radiologic TechnologistsCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Other facts
About Cape Fear Valley Health
Cape Fear Valley Health is a 988-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with 7,500 employees and 1,000+ physicians, it includes Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Health Pavilion North, Health Pavilion Hoke and Harnett Health.
Cape Fear Valley has been nationally recognized by:
Healthgrades as a Top 100 Hospital for Cardiac Care and Coronary Intervention
IBM Watson as a Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital
The Leapfrog Group Grade-A for Patient Safety
North Carolina-Designated Level Three Trauma Designation
The Joint Commission: Disease Specific Certification in:
• Hip Replacement Surgery (Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and Hoke Hospital)
• Knee Replacement Surgery (Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and Hoke Hospital)
• Heart Failure
• Advanced Stroke
• AMI: Acute Myocardial Infarction
• Pneumonia (Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and Bladen County Hospital)
• Advanced Perinatal Care
• Sepsis (Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and Bladen County Hospital)
• Wound Care (Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital)
• Chest Pain (Hoke Hospital)
• Acute Stroke Ready (Hoke Hospital)
American College of Cardiology: Chest Pain Center Accreditation
American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Bariatric Surgery: Comprehensive Center
American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer: Cancer Center Accreditation
American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers: Breast Care Center Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services: EMS
What you'll do
- The Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic procedures to diagnose specific diseases or conditions, ensuring patient safety and quality of care. Responsibilities include preparing patients, documenting clinical history, and participating in quality improvement projects.
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