Hendersonville, NC, 28793, USA
199 days ago
Ultrasound Technologist II
**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.
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