• Ultrasound Technologist II

    UNC Health CareHendersonville, NC 28793

    Job #2513475901

  • Description

    Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

    Summary:

    Performs a variety of breast specific screening and diagnostic sonograms in an outpatient setting.

    Responsibilities:

    • Conducts ultrasound screening, ensuring both the safe function of equipment and pursuing the best quality imaging from the procedure.

    • Reads and comprehends imaging order, engaging with radiologist when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.

    • Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety

    • Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities/limitations of both hardware and specific imaging sequences.

    • Guides patients, some distressed, through their examination, applying subject matter expertise and cultural competency to explain the exam. Sets expectations and calms patient for effective imaging.

    • Precepts entry-level staff and orients new colleagues. Collaborate and plan the workday and patient flow with colleagues.

    Qualifications

    Required

    • Graduate of an accredited program in Ultrasound imaging

    • A.R.D.M.S. registration required. Must have advanced certification in Breast. This advanced certification is above initial registry requirement of ABD/OB.

    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

    Preferred

    • Three (3) years of experience in breast imaging

    Job Details

    Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

    Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

    Organization Unit: Ultrasound

    Work Type: Full Time

    Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

    Work Schedule: Day Job

    Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

    Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.