Ultrasound Technologist PRN - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

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Atrium Healths Carolinas Medical Center (CMC)


is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, distinguished throughout the Southeast for its excellent patient care and medical expertise. From its modest beginnings in 1943, CMC evolved into the largest hospital in the region and a world-class facility that offers a full range of services to the Charlotte community and beyond, with more than 1,100 physicians and providers specializing in all areas of medicine.

CMC serves as the regions only Level 1 trauma center and is an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas, and liver. We are also one of North Carolinas five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serving as a regional campus for the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

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Job Profile Summary

Prioritizes and coordinates ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring physicians. Performs ultrasound exams in accordance to departmental protocols and standards. Provides adequate patient care as it relates to the exam requested. Operates ultrasound and associated equipment with proficiency.

Essential Functions

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  Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient
  
  
  
  



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  Assists Radiologist in performance of invasive procedures
  
  
  
  



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  Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the department
  
  
  
  



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  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.
  
  
  
  



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  Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer and/or Engineer.
  
  
  
  



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  Operates the Radiology computer system to include entering and charging exams and supplies.
  
  
  
  



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  Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Assists in keeping the area completely stocked.
  
  
  
  



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  Adheres to departmental rules and regulations while performing in a professional manner always
  
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

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.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S) required. Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program preferred. BLS required per policy guidelines. Interpersonal skills required.

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