Ultrasound Technologist

Ultrasound Technologist

ID 2024-23707

Location

Moses Cone Hospital

Work Location

US-NC-Greensboro

Division : Name

Moses Cone Hospital

Department : Name

MHC - Ultra Sound

Category

RADIOLOGY

Position Sub-Category

RAD-ULTRASOUND

Position Type

Relief (PRN)

Employment Type

Employee

Exempt / NonExempt

Non-Exempt

0.00

Workforce Status

Onsite

Work Hours

0.04

Provider Schedule (specific schedule)

Varies

On call Required

Sub Category

Radiology-Ultrasound

Overview

This position is responsible to maintain regulatory and professional standards and exhibit strong decision-making capabilities.

A close working relationship with Radiology leadership, radiologists, and the medical staff is required to maintain a cost-effective and patient-focused service.

This position is responsible to provide care for patients undergoing Ultrasound procedures using the approved workflows and procedural protocols.

Technologists in this position are able to demonstrate full knowledge of Ultrasound equipment. Talent Pool; Allied Health

Responsibilities

Performs routine and special exams consistent with established protocols to minimize repeat examinations. Exam productivity is within established benchmark.

Consistently completes all exams and documentation in CHL and PACS. Consistently and accurately identifies all charges associated with studies.

Addresses errors and resolves issues related to final product being sent to PACS.

Consistently demonstrates commitment to safe practices and supports Just Culture. Commitment to use Two for Two to accurately identify patients, follows procedures to avoid laterality errors, eliminate falls and ALARA.

Completes all annual competencies by designated timeframe.

Exemplary model using AIDET, service excellence and service recovery.

Assists with patient transport as necessary.

Qualifications

EDUCATION :

High School Diploma or equivalent, Required

Graduate of a Radiology, Imaging or related educational program.

EXPERIENCE :

0-1 year, Healthcare - Ultrasound Technologist, Required

1-2 years, Healthcare - Ultrasound Technologist, Preferred

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRY / LISTING :

REQUIRED

BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider

ARDMS Ultrasound Technologist, ARRT RT(S) Ultrasound Technologist or CCI RVS

RVT / RVS Registered Vascular Technologist required for sites without onsite Vascular Lab (APH, ARMC, & MedCenters)

Where required, all current Cone Health Sonographers will have 2-years to successfully complete RVT requirement. Any new candidate sonographer will have 16 months to successfully complete RVT requirement.

ADDITIONAL Information on required licensure / certification / registry / listings

OB / GYN and / or ABDOMEN and / or BREAST and / or VASCULAR and / or PEDS

PREFERRED

RVT / RVS Registered Vascular Technologist preferred for sites with onsite Vascular Lab (MCH & WLH)