Ultasound Technologist

Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist

Location: Monroe,NC

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Nights

Weekly Gross: $2,314

Duties:

Job 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

Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient Assists Radiologist in performance of 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.

Skills:

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.

Shift Schedule: Night

Schedule Notes:

Interview or Auto Offer: Interview # of Openings: 1 Travel or Direct Hire: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Location: Client Union Specialty/Unit: Ultrasound Scrub Color: Black Schedule: 3x12s - Friday - 12pm-12am Sat & Sun - 7pm-7am Certification/Licensure Required: RDMS (RVT) & BLS Job Assignment Details: Perform Ultrasound exams on ED, inpatient, and Labor and Delivery patients. Submittal Packet Requirements: Cover Page, Resume, Proof of required Certifications/Licensure

If you are interested, qualified, available, planning to make a change, or know of a friend who might have the required qualifications and interest, please call me ASAP at (732) 290-4745 even if we have spoken recently about a different position. If you do respond via e-mail please include a daytime phone number so I can reach you.