Ultrasound Technologist II

Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist II

Duties:
Job Summary:
-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.
-Evaluates any contra-indications, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or the patient's inability, or unwillingness to tolerate the procedure.
-Performs the ultrasound procedure under general or direct supervision, as defined by the procedure and/or physician.
-Recognizes sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues, structures, and blood flow.
-Analyzes sonography findings throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician.
-Recognizes situations or abnormalities that require the direct observation of the real-time scan by the radiologist.
-Images structures while simultaneously obtaining Doppler signal and recording images and Doppler shift recordings along with patient information for interpretation by a radiologist.
-Advises radiologist and/or referring physician of results of the examination and provides preliminary information regarding diagnostic evaluation.

Skill:
Required Skills & Experience:
-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.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A

Education:
Required Education:
-Completion of a twelve (12) month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography / General Ultrasound or equivalent certificate program is required.

Preferred Education:
-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-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.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A

Certifications & Licenses:
ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
BLS - AHA

Postal Code: 27540
Start Date: 07/06/2026

Hours Per Week: 40.00
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Days Per Week: 5.00

Schedule Notes:
Must have experience with GE Voluson 6 Schedule: Monday to Friday first appt is at 8:30; last appt 3:45.