Sonography Tech (OBGYN) - Midtown (OBGYN) - PRN - Wilmington North Carolina

Company: Wilmington Health
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Posted On: 04/25/2024

About Wilmington Health

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.

Purpose:

Performs technical procedures using ultrasound waves that require independent judgment based on knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and the normal and abnormal variation.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Verifies patients identification and physician's orders.
• Prepares patients for exams and explains procedures while performing studies.
• Obtains pertinent diagnostic examinations for physicians in relation to the ultrasound.
• Correlates the clinical history with the test to be performed.
• Consults with referring physicians regarding patient's previous history and decision of appropriate ultrasonic procedures required.
• Perform the ultrasound ensuring the transducer is capturing images of every angle/section that must be assessed.
• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients
• Maintain patient records and add medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and sterilize the room in which the procedure takes place.
• Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required Other Duties:
  
  Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Required:
  • American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Certified.
  • Registration in 3 modalities: Echo, Vascular, and General
  • CPR Certified.
  • Thorough understanding of their ultrasound equipment, including knobology and camera settings.
  • Must have basic computer skills including Microsoft applications.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    Preferred: One year experience as a Radiologic Technologist or in a hospital/imaging center.
    
    Wilmington Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. We are committed to treating everyone equally with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information, or any other class protected under state or federal law.
    
    ADA Physical Demands:
    
    Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 - 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 - 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 - 8.0 hrs/day)
    
    Physical Demand
    
    Required?
    
    Frequency
    
    Standing
    
    Frequently
    
    Sitting
    
    Continuously
    
    Walking
    
    Occasionally
    
    Kneeling/Crouching
    
    Rarely
    
    Lifting
    
    Rarely
    
    Ultrasound Technician Competencies
    
    General
    
  • Customer Service
  • Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility
  • Teamwork/Process Focus
  • Dependability/Punctuality
  • Interpersonal Relationships/Communication
  • Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving
  • Quality/Quantity
  • Initiative
  • Safety/Housekeeping
  • Organizational Skills/Time Management More...

        

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