Ultrasound Technologist Job at Advocate Health Care (Charlotte)

Job Responsibility

Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient
Assists Radiologist in performing invasive procedures
Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the department
Supports and contributes to the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that every staff member is a Caregiver, whose role is to meet the needs of each patient
Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer and/or Engineer
Operates the Radiology computer system to include entering and charging exams and supplies
Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Assists in keeping the area completely stocked
Adheres to departmental rules and regulations while performing in a professional manner always

Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S)
Two of the following registries are required: Vascular (RVT), AB (Abdomen), PS (Pediatric)
CPR certification required
Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program required in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound
None required experience
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served
Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers
Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies up to 600 pounds with assistance
Work requires walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting during normal operation
Requires mental skills to read and comprehend patient orders and technical materials
Motor coordination needed to operate heavy and delicate equipment
Intact sense of sight and hearing

Sign-on Bonus eligible
Relocation assistance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance